"They'll force a Yeerk slug into our brains, where it will take control of us, making us slaves - tools of the Yeerk invasion of Earth" (Chapter 1, p. 1).

"If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the results of a hundred battles" (Chapter 3, p. 15).

"There is nothing as big as the ocean. It's like this entirely different planet, full of strange plants and fantastic animals. Valleys and mountains and caves an broad, flat plains, all hidden from our sight" (Chapter 5, p. 28).

"Cassie, you know we all trust your instincts. You're the best at understanding animals. You're the best morpher. You know everyone in the group respects you" (Chapter 7, p. 42).

"I had to learn when I started helping my dad with the animals—sometimes death just happens, and all you can do is get over it the best you can" (Chapter 8, p. 47).

"Morphing isn't...