Elementals: Ice Wolves: A Middle Grade Fantasy About Friendship, Loyalty and a Divided World for Children (Ages 8-12)

From New York Times bestselling author Amie Kaufman comes the first book in an electrifying series about a brother and sister who must harness their powers and find their place in a sharply divided world.

Everyone in Vallen knows that ice wolves and scorch dragons are sworn enemies who live deeply separate lives.

So when twelve-year-old orphan Anders takes one elemental form and his twin sister, Rayna, takes another, he wonders whether they are even related. Family or not, Rayna is Anders’s only true friend. She’s nothing like the brutal, cruel dragons who claimed her as one of their own and stole her away.

To rescue her, Anders must enlist at the foreboding Ulfar Academy, a school for young wolves that values loyalty to the pack above all else. But for Anders, loyalty is more complicated than obedience, and friendship is the most powerful shapeshifting force of all.

“If you’ve ever wanted to go on an adventure, read this book.” — Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Young Elites

Anders’s and Rayna’s adventures continue in Elementals: Scorch Dragons, and the dramatic conclusion to the trilogy, Elementals: Battle Born! 

With his only family now his sworn enemy, can one young wolf save his sister and survive a school that demands loyalty above all?

• A Powerful Sibling Bond: Orphaned twins Anders and Rayna have always had each other. But when one becomes a wolf and the other a dragon, their bond is tested like never before.
• A World of Shapeshifters: Ice wolves and scorch dragons are ancient foes. When Rayna is taken, Anders must choose between his sister and the only pack he’s ever known.
• An Epic Quest: To rescue Rayna, Anders must enroll in the mysterious Ulfar Academy, where he’ll have to master his new powers before it’s too late.
• A Rich Fantasy Adventure: Explore the city of Holbard, a world of elemental magic, ancient rivalries, and a dangerous journey perfect for fans of animal fantasy and magic school stories.

Amie Kaufman is a New York Times and international bestselling author of young adult and middle grade fiction and the host of the podcast Amie Kaufman on Writing. Her multi-award-winning work is slated for publication in over thirty countries and has been described as “a game-changer” (Shelf Awareness), “stylistically mesmerizing” (Publishers Weekly), and “out-of-this-world awesome” (Kirkus Reviews). Her series include the Illuminae Files, the Aurora Cycle, the Other Side of the Sky duology, the Starbound trilogy, the Unearthed duology, the Elementals trilogy, and The World Between Blinks. Her work is in development for film and TV and has taken home multiple Aurealis Awards, an ABIA, and a Gold Inky, made multiple best-of lists, and been shortlisted for the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards. Raised in Australia and occasionally Ireland, Amie has degrees in history, literature, law, and conflict resolution and is currently undertaking a PhD in creative writing. She lives in Melbourne with her husband, daughter, rescue dog, and an extremely large personal library. Learn more about her and subscribe to her newsletter at amiekaufman.com.