OLD FORCES WAKE AND CHAOS REIGNS. THE ISLAND'S HEARTBEAT SLOWS AND FADES. . .

Kayla, Rustus and Alethea once feared the wilds of Ramoa. Now, they are its fiercest protectors.

The land is fractured - its beasts cast out, its people divided. But a darker threat looms: Professor Penn is preparing to unleash a legendary beast and twist it into something even more fearsome.

To stop her, the trio must journey to the perilous Scattered Isles where she has set up base. But the path is treacherous: shipwrecks, sea beasts, underwater cities and rebel factions lie ahead. Old allies must be called upon, and long-buried truths brought to light.

But time is running out. The ancient prophecy speaks of a creature born of foul desire and a final reckoning that will decide the fate of Ramoa. As the realms teeter on the brink of ruin, Kayla, Rustus and Alethea must unlearn the fears of their past and embrace the wild magic of Ramoa one final time - before Penn's fury is unleashed . . . and the world burns.

Jess French has made a career of working with animals. She is a qualified veterinary surgeon with a first-class degree in zoology, a naturalist and entomologist. She is the author of over twenty books for children and the presenter of hit wildlife show Minibeast Adventures with Jess. She is also a regular contributor to radio and film. Jess spent much of her childhood adventuring outdoors, which inspired her love of nature and animals. She has worked all over the globe, including at a gibbon rescue centre in Thailand, a monkey sanctuary in Bolivia, a home for orphaned kangaroos in Australia and a dog shelter in India. She currently lives in Norfolk with her family.