The Last Immortals: Dawn of the Axolotl

Gr 3-7–From the moment Ace the axolotl hatched, he is met with adversity. His larger siblings bully him as the runt of his litter and refuse to help him hunt. Then, his twin brother Jasper attacks him, devours his tail, and leaves him to die alone. Luckily for Ace, axolotls can regenerate their limbs. While learning to survive on his own in the lake, Ace meets Bubbles, Ariel, and Neptune. With these new friends Ace learns about all the amazing things axolotls can do. However, he also learns that this lake is the only place on Earth where axolotls can be found in the wild. They set off on a mission to save the species. This is part one of an underwater adventure where readers will quickly find the juxtaposition of a cute animal learning how cruel and ugly life can be. But it is also a tale of how friendship and determination can carry one through hard times. The novel includes many delightful illustrations perfect for middle grade animal fantasy readers.