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Spirit Animals: The Book of Shane
The Book of Shane: Complete Collection (Spirit Animals: Special Edition): Complete Collection
Friend and traitor. Conqueror and king. Hero and villain.
Shane is just a boy, but in order to free his people, he's resolved to do whatever -- to become whomever -- his mission requires. Throughout their journey to save the world, Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan have faced this dangerous foe again and again. But none have learned truth of the boy who nearly changed the course of history forever.
Now that truth is revealed. With an introduction by Tui T. Sutherland, the New York Times bestselling author of Spirit Animals:Against the Tide and the Wings of Fire series, this collection sheds a light on the past, present, and future of the boy who would be conqueror -- and the role Shane has yet to play in the dangers still to come.
Shane is just a boy, but in order to free his people, he's resolved to do whatever -- to become whomever -- his mission requires. Throughout their journey to save the world, Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan have faced this dangerous foe again and again. But none have learned truth of the boy who nearly changed the course of history forever.
Now that truth is revealed. With an introduction by Tui T. Sutherland, the New York Times bestselling author of Spirit Animals:Against the Tide and the Wings of Fire series, this collection sheds a light on the past, present, and future of the boy who would be conqueror -- and the role Shane has yet to play in the dangers still to come.
186 pages, Paperback
First published October 27, 2015
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About the author
Nick Eliopulos
117 books68 followersNick Eliopulos was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, where he grew up on a steady diet of super-hero comics and “non-fiction” books about alien abductions, psychic phenomena, and Sasquatch. He was fortunate to have parents and teachers who encouraged his off-beat reading habits, which ultimately led him to pursue a degree in cultural studies at the University of Florida.
Shortly after graduating, Nick moved to New York to work in publishing. In the course of his thirteen-year career as a children’s book editor, he had the opportunity to write for a number of licensed properties, from Thomas the Tank Engine to DC Super Friends and Scholastic’s New York Times bestselling multiplatform series Spirit Animals. His original comics work has appeared in anthologies Stuck in the Middle and First Kiss (Then Tell).
Nick’s debut novel, The Adventurers Guild, will be published by Hyperion in October 2017. Co-authored with his best friend Zack Loran Clark, the book is heavily inspired by the duo’s collaborative storytelling experiences with tabletop role-playing games; they’ve been in the same weekly gaming group for nearly a decade.
Nick lives in Brooklyn with his husband, a fellow editor, author, and Southern transplant. He’s currently employed as a narrative designer for an indie video game studio. He still reads super-hero comics and harbors an ever-dwindling hope that Sasquatch might be out there.
Shortly after graduating, Nick moved to New York to work in publishing. In the course of his thirteen-year career as a children’s book editor, he had the opportunity to write for a number of licensed properties, from Thomas the Tank Engine to DC Super Friends and Scholastic’s New York Times bestselling multiplatform series Spirit Animals. His original comics work has appeared in anthologies Stuck in the Middle and First Kiss (Then Tell).
Nick’s debut novel, The Adventurers Guild, will be published by Hyperion in October 2017. Co-authored with his best friend Zack Loran Clark, the book is heavily inspired by the duo’s collaborative storytelling experiences with tabletop role-playing games; they’ve been in the same weekly gaming group for nearly a decade.
Nick lives in Brooklyn with his husband, a fellow editor, author, and Southern transplant. He’s currently employed as a narrative designer for an indie video game studio. He still reads super-hero comics and harbors an ever-dwindling hope that Sasquatch might be out there.
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December 21, 2023
honestly the best book in the series, no kidding
January 4, 2023
I really enjoyed getting Shane's perspective. This was a wonderful way to tie up some loose ends and showing us what happened to a few characters the Greencloaks never saw again. I'm glad it wasn't just the same story from the other side, but rather what he was doing during downtime. I'm so happy he got his redemption arc.
October 26, 2023
I actually liked Shane.
Although I had mixed feelings about him in the first series, It really hurt when he sacrificed himself to save Abeke.
I enjoyed this book.
I enjoyed learning more about how Shane felt and what his intentions and reasons were. I would have loved a full storie though instead of just bits and pieces of the inbetweens. I don't want the whole series through his perspective, just a bit more consistency.
Another thing I couldn't understand was the "what's the difference between men and beasts" when the answer came, my mind was like, eum... no sorry... you must be mistaken because there are a lot of animals that use tools. There are birds and otters who use rocks to open up hard shells, there are apes and monkeys that use sticks to collect ants or termites, so no. "Tools" is not the answer.
Anyway.
I felt for Shane, the loneliness he must feel. The selfhate, self-doubt, the physical and emotional pain. I'm happy he died a hero, I'm also sad that he had to die.
But I loved to read more about him.
Although I had mixed feelings about him in the first series, It really hurt when he sacrificed himself to save Abeke.
I enjoyed this book.
I enjoyed learning more about how Shane felt and what his intentions and reasons were. I would have loved a full storie though instead of just bits and pieces of the inbetweens. I don't want the whole series through his perspective, just a bit more consistency.
Another thing I couldn't understand was the "what's the difference between men and beasts" when the answer came, my mind was like, eum... no sorry... you must be mistaken because there are a lot of animals that use tools. There are birds and otters who use rocks to open up hard shells, there are apes and monkeys that use sticks to collect ants or termites, so no. "Tools" is not the answer.
Anyway.
I felt for Shane, the loneliness he must feel. The selfhate, self-doubt, the physical and emotional pain. I'm happy he died a hero, I'm also sad that he had to die.
But I loved to read more about him.
August 6, 2024
My boy Shane gets his redemption arc and oh my I'm so excited for it!!!
The first story broke my heart so bad 😭 I knew his situation was hard but nothing prepared me for the misery of living with the bonding sickness for years. Poor Shane didn't stand a chance and it feels so unfair to be honest.
The whole Stetriol after the war has very Germany after WW1 vibes and I can't not feel for them. Living in misery, bonding sickness and with their forests destroyed - no wonder they got so excited about Kovo's revenge plan.
The Nilo journey was awesome, it gave us insight into his motives for being in this war in the first place. Also the "Bad people sometimes do good things. That doesn't make them good people" line goes hard 🔥
The rest of the stories are fine too, though I can't help but think they're a bit over the top violent at times 🫠 Kids lit is brutal, Yumaris was creepy from the beginning but her arc got dark pretty fast 🙈
Also I can't wait to see how his story progresses in the next series 👀
The first story broke my heart so bad 😭 I knew his situation was hard but nothing prepared me for the misery of living with the bonding sickness for years. Poor Shane didn't stand a chance and it feels so unfair to be honest.
The whole Stetriol after the war has very Germany after WW1 vibes and I can't not feel for them. Living in misery, bonding sickness and with their forests destroyed - no wonder they got so excited about Kovo's revenge plan.
The Nilo journey was awesome, it gave us insight into his motives for being in this war in the first place. Also the "Bad people sometimes do good things. That doesn't make them good people" line goes hard 🔥
The rest of the stories are fine too, though I can't help but think they're a bit over the top violent at times 🫠 Kids lit is brutal, Yumaris was creepy from the beginning but her arc got dark pretty fast 🙈
Also I can't wait to see how his story progresses in the next series 👀
June 8, 2017
I honestly enjoyed this Spirit Animals book a lot , it was one of the best one's I've read so far . Shane is both light and dark he's a gray character and very well developed along with the plot .
October 2, 2021
A good backstory to who Shane really is.
January 3, 2022
I give it a 4.5
June 30, 2025
I think it was really cool.
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February 23, 2016
This is a useful and insightful addition to the Spirit Animals series since it follows the path of Shane, the complicated boy who is determined to free his own people, whatever the cost. Having drunk the Bile, Shane has his own Spirit Animal to help him with his task. But his path seems to be exceptionally lonely, and his loyalties are divided. Can the Greencloaks ever trust him, and more importantly perhaps, can he trust himself? Hard as it might be to pull off the trick of making Shane into a sympathetic character, this book goes far in doing so, even while explaining some of his actions and motivations. As I read the title, I couldn't help thinking how lonely Shane is and how single-minded he'd need to be in order to reach his goals. This is a great addition to the series, and one that fans won't want to miss.
February 28, 2025
FANTASTIC!!!!!!😀😍🤩 I glad that Shane has his own ark
April 23, 2022
3.25
Shane est un personnage qui revient fréquemment dans 𝘚𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘵 𝘈𝘯𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘴. Toutefois, puisque l'histoire est écrite sous le point de vue de Conor, Abeke, Meilin et Rollan, nous ne connaissons pas ses origines, ses intentions ou ses motivations. Ce recueil vient répondre à toutes ses questions et on réalise que Shane est un personnage plus complexe qu'il n'y parait. J'ai bien aimé le découvrir et mieux le comprendre!
Shane est un personnage qui revient fréquemment dans 𝘚𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘵 𝘈𝘯𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘴. Toutefois, puisque l'histoire est écrite sous le point de vue de Conor, Abeke, Meilin et Rollan, nous ne connaissons pas ses origines, ses intentions ou ses motivations. Ce recueil vient répondre à toutes ses questions et on réalise que Shane est un personnage plus complexe qu'il n'y parait. J'ai bien aimé le découvrir et mieux le comprendre!
February 19, 2024
It was a good read, but there was one little detail that bothered me. Shane's teacher asked a question similar to "What is the difference between men and beasts?" Her answer was that men use tools and beasts don't.
Me (being a stickler on animal facts): That's not true. Chimpanzees, gorillas and birds have all been seen using sticks and rocks to obtain food.
That little detail bothered me.
Me (being a stickler on animal facts): That's not true. Chimpanzees, gorillas and birds have all been seen using sticks and rocks to obtain food.
That little detail bothered me.
March 29, 2016
I particularly liked the first two stories in this collection. Shane's a great character, and I hope we get to see more of him in the next main series.
March 6, 2016
Fun, engaging & a great back story!
May 1, 2016
I liked the book, but it didn't capture my interest quite as much as the main series' stories. However, I did love the glimpse into the "bad-guy's" life-- it really brought an understanding of Shane.
July 20, 2016
It is a great book to read
August 25, 2017
loved the book can't wait for more
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