The Last Immortals: Dawn of the Axolotl (Paperback)

Kit Brooks

ISBN 10: 0316601853 / ISBN 13: 9780316601856

Published by Little, Brown & Company, New York, 2026

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Paperback. Abandoned at birth, Ace struggles to survive both human and animal predators in his quest to save himself-and his entire species-in this epic middle grade fantasy for fans of Warrior Cats, starring the X-Men of the sea: axolotls.There's danger lurking in the depths of the lake. Ace learns this early when his twin brother cruelly devours his tail and leaves him for dead. Separated from his family, he is cast off into the depths of a perilous waterway. Ace is wary to trust others, but his survival will depend on it as he navigates treacherous algae blooms and hunts for food, all while he waits for his tail to regenerate. And when he stumbles upon a glowing green axolotl named Ariel, he learns that with training axolotls can develop an incredible power: immortality. With high rewards come unspeakable risks, and Ace has been hurt before. But the potential to cheat death might be too hard to resist.This action-packed adventure explores the strength that develops through adversity as Ace confronts bullying, betrayal, poisoned waters and vicious predators, all while forming lasting bonds with the courageous axolotls he meets along the way. Abandoned at birth, Ace struggles to survive both human and animal predators in his quest to save himselfand his entire speciesin this epic middle grade fantasy for fans of Warrior Cats, starring the X-Men of the sea: axolotls. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Last Immortals: Dawn of the Axolotl (Paperback)
• Publisher: Little, Brown & Company, New York
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0316601853
• ISBN 13: 9780316601856
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Abandoned at birth, Ace the axolotl struggles to survive both human and animal predators in his quest to save himself―and his entire species―in this epic middle grade fantasy for fans of Warrior Cats, with 24 black-and-white illustrations throughout.

An instant New York Times bestseller! The perfect gift for kids who love axolotls and animal adventures.

There’s danger lurking in the depths of the lake. Ace learns this early―when his twin brother cruelly devours his tail and leaves him for dead. Separated from his family, Ace is cast into a perilous waterway. He is wary of trusting others, but his survival will depend on it as he navigates treacherous algae blooms and hunts for food while he waits for his tail to regenerate. And when he stumbles upon a glowing green axolotl named Ariel, he learns that, with training, axolotls can develop an amazing power: immortality. With high rewards come unspeakable risks, and Ace has been hurt before. But the potential to cheat death might be too hard to resist.

This action-packed adventure explores the strength that develops through adversity as Ace confronts bullying, betrayal, poisoned waters, and vicious predators, all while forming lasting bonds with the courageous axolotls he meets along the way.

Don't miss all the adventures in The Last Immortals!

Dawn of the Axolotl (#1)

Rise of the Rebels (#2)

A Poison Descends (#3)

About the Author

Kit Brooks is the New York Times-bestselling author of The Last Immortals series. She is inspired by a love of axolotls and a fascination with their exceptional regenerative abilities, as well as the environmental challenges they currently face as an endangered species.