The Alien by K.A. Applegate

The Alien

Animorphs #8

K.A. Applegate

222 pages • first pub 1997 (editions) user-added

fiction childrens fantasy science fiction young adult adventurous reflective slow-paced

Description

The Animorph kids are joined in their fight against the evil Yeerks by Ax, an Andalite who is stranded on earth until his alien pals return and who is seeking revenge against the alien who killed his brother.

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Moods

adventurous 93%
emotional 53%
dark 41%
tense 37%
funny 30%
hopeful 27%
mysterious 27%
sad 20%
reflective 11%
challenging 6%
lighthearted 6%
inspiring 4%

Pace

fast 73%
medium 23%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 37% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 97% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.85

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