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The Last: Endling #1

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2018

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Katherine Applegate

The Last

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

383

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Earth • Fantastical World

Topic
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

690L

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Super Short Summary

In Katherine Applegate's Endling: The Last, Byx, a young dairne—an intelligent, dog-like creature—embarks on a perilous journey after her pack is killed by the Murdano's soldiers. Rescued by Khara, a girl posing as a boy to work as a poacher, and accompanied by new friends including Tobble the wobbyk, Byx seeks to uncover the truth about her species' survival amidst threats and dangers. Themes of loss and violence against animals.

Adventurous

Emotional

Inspirational

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.5

7,625 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Last by Katherine Applegate captivates readers with its imaginative world-building and strong, relatable characters. Positive feedback praises its emotional depth and engaging plot. However, some critique the pacing as uneven and the ending as slightly rushed. Overall, it is a compelling read for middle-grade audiences, blending adventure with meaningful themes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Last?

Readers who relish adventurous, heartwarming animal tales like Kathryn Lasky's Guardians of Ga'Hoole or Erin Hunter's Warriors series will find themselves captivated by Katherine Applegate's The Last. Ideal for middle-grade readers who appreciate themes of friendship, bravery, and survival in richly imagined worlds.

4.5

7,625 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

383

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Earth • Fantastical World

Topic
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

690L

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