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The Last Ember - (Aerimander) by Lily Berlin Dodd (Hardcover) - 1 of 1

The Last Ember - (Aerimander) by Lily Berlin Dodd (Hardcover)

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  • Impossible Creatures meets The Mysterious Benedict Society in this epic, fast-paced upper-middle grade fantasy full of dragon-like creatures, heroic hijinks, battle-forged friendships, and sharp humor.
  • 8-12 Years
  • 8.25" x 5.38" Hardcover
  • 352 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Fantasy & Magic
  • Series Name: Aerimander

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Twelve-year-old Eva and orphan Dusty race against time to keep a rare aerimander egg, an unhatched dragon-like creature, out of the wrong hands.



Book Synopsis



Impossible Creatures meets The Mysterious Benedict Society in this epic, fast-paced upper-middle grade fantasy full of dragon-like creatures, heroic hijinks, battle-forged friendships, and sharp humor.

Aerimanders are extinct. Or so the government would have you think. Centuries ago, the Kingdom of Glaucus decreed the destruction of these dangerous, dragon-like creatures whose deadly flame could level entire cities and upend world orders.

But when twelve-year-old Eva Alexander, a wealthy chemistry student in the city of Porttown, walks into a fashionable department store and walks out (accidentally) with the world's last aerimander egg, everything changes. Suddenly, Eva is the target of unwanted attention--including from the Thieves' Union, a mysterious organization with a rebellious streak and fingers in every pie in Porttown. The Union orders its youngest member, the orphaned dairy delivery boy Dusty St. Ichabod, to steal the egg from Eva. Which is far easier said than done.

When Eva and Dusty meet one autumn night under extraordinary circumstances, an epic game of cat and mouse unfolds across the Kingdom. Initially at odds, the unlikely pair must come together to navigate a maze of sinister crime syndicates, elite boarding schools, and an incredibly slow getaway pony named Gourd--all while fighting to keep the egg out of the hands of power-hungry Eoin Parnassus, Director of Kingdom Secrets. As the duo races against time, their fates and that of the whole world are at stake. Because there's one question no one dares to ask: What happens when the egg hatches?

The Last Ember is the first installment in an action-packed fantasy adventure about a powerful creature, those who seek to exploit it, and those who are willing to protect it at all costs.

With stained edges, a map, 6" x 9" trim, and foil, the book's package is as lush as its storytelling.

The Aerimander Chronicles Book 2 takes flight a year later in Fall 2026!



About the Author



Lily Berlin Dodd is a California-born, Brooklyn-based writer. In 2022, she graduated from Yale University, where she was a recipient of the Theron Rockwell Field Prize. Her previously published work includes Search and Rescue, a novella produced for Audible. When not writing, she works in education, including with the literary nonprofit Writers and Artists Across the Country, which sends children's and YA authors and illustrators to under-resourced schools. The Aerimander is her debut novel.
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 6 Inches (W) x 1.2 Inches (D)
Weight: 1 Pounds
Suggested Age: 9-12 Years
Number of Pages: 352
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Fantasy & Magic
Series Title: Aerimander
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
Format: Hardcover
Author: Lily Berlin Dodd
Language: English
Street Date: November 18, 2025
TCIN: 94265227
UPC: 9780374393120
Item Number (DPCI): 059-12-4972
Origin: Made in the USA
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5.0 out of 5 stars with 1 reviews
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19 November, 2025

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Eva Alexander received a wonderful birthday present. Or rather, she picked out her own wonderful birthday present. But what was it? In Lily Berlin Dodd’s debut novel, “The Last Ember”, we follow Eva and her friend, Myrnie, as they discover what Eva’s gift is and protect it from those who want to misuse it. Their adventure crosses paths of street urchins, Dusty and Cal, as well as adults such as Director Eoin Parnassus of the Department of Kingdom Secrets and Dr. Benedicta Frogg, author of “The Comprehensive Guide to ‘So-Called’ Cryptoecology”. While protecting Eva’s gift, they travel through the forest and survive various attacks. They are captured, betrayed and punished. And…….. This book ends with a cliffhanger. Lily Dodd had a fantastic imagination when she created the world of “The Last Ember”. I enjoyed this middle school oriented Sci-Fi adventure. The use of the “Interludes” felt very choppy to me and interrupted the flow of the story line. I think that the information in them could have been incorporated into the various chapters for better clarity. I understand the need of cliffhangers, but this one was very abrupt. On the other hand it does give one hope and the desire to read the next book in this three part series. Middle school readers who like science fiction and fantasy will enjoy this book. I wish to thank Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group for providing me with the eARC of this book and for selecting me to review it on NetGalley. All opinions are my own. #TheLastEmber #MacmillanChildren’sPublishingGroup #NetGalley #Sci-FiFantasy #TheAerimanderChronicles
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