Five Shards

Simon Thorn has recently learned that he is an Animox. Animoxes not only understand animals, but can also turn into them! Now, for the first time in his life, Simon has real friends with whom he can train and study at a secret Academy. But even though his life is slowly getting better, he can’t stop missing his mother, who is kept captive by his grandfather Orion. He wants to conquer the animal world and become the rightful ruler of all Five Kingdoms. To save his mom from Orion’s clawed grip, Simon sets off on a dangerous journey risking everything he has. Will Simon succeed with his difficult mission—and can he pass this test? A bestseller according to the prestigious German magazine Spiegel. The second book in the Animox series.