In "Elemental" by Antony John, the story follows a world where power and survival hinge on elemental abilities. The protagonist, a young boy with the unique ability to manipulate earth, struggles with the harsh realities of his society where elemental skills dictate status and safety. As conflicts arise between the elemental factions, he must navigate personal and external battles, facing prejudice and unraveling dark secrets about his abilities. Through courage and friendship, he learns to harness his power, confront his fears, and seek harmony in a divided world. This coming-of-age tale weaves themes of identity, power, and resilience. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Elemental .

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.

There are 344 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2013 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

Antony John was born in England and raised on a balanced diet of fish and chips, obscure British comedies, and ABBA's greatest hits. In a pique of teenage rebellion, he decided to pursue a career in classical music, culminating in a BA from Oxford University and a Ph. D. from Duke University.