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The Exposed is the twenty-seventh book in the Animorphs series, written by K.A. Applegate. It is known to have been ghostwritten by Laura Battyanyi-Weiss, although due to an editorial oversight, Battyani-Weiss was uncredited for this book. It is narrated by Rachel.
[edit] Plot Summary
The first-page illustration from
The Exposed, showing the Animorphs approaching the Pemalite ship in giant squid morph
During a shopping trip with Cassie, Rachel discovers Erek having problems: his hologram malfunctions. Barely managing to get him away in time, they discover all of the Chee have problems with certain aspects of their technology, owing to interference with a Pemalite ship hidden in the ocean. Of all the Chee, two are currently still in danger. One is hidden in a flophouse, but the SWAT team - with a Yeerk member - are about to raid the house. After rescuing this Chee, they decide to travel to the bottom of the ocean, but are unable to do so. None of them have either morph that could help: a sperm whale or a giant squid. However, a sperm whale conveniently beaches itself, so Rachel and Tobias acquire it and dive to find a squid. Upon finding and battling one, the group all acquires it and release it, and then dive to the ship. They notice several Yeerk ships en route to the Pemalite ship as well, following the signal. Reaching it first, they use the single-digit access code to infiltrate it and fix the Chee programming, but then a self-destruct sequence is initiated too. The group is confronted by a being called the Drode, an aide of sorts to Crayak, who threatens them all. He shows some bizarre fondness for Rachel. The Yeerks also emerge into the ship, and the group must stand and fight them before allowing them to gain control. But as the battle reaches a climax, Erek appears - to the shock of the Drode - and activates a violence-dispeller. The Yeerks and Animorphs are forced to leave the ship.
[edit] Contributions to the Series' Story Arc
- The Drode is introduced.
- Tobias and Rachels relationship is further explored. Rachel is asked out by T.T. she is tempted by the prospect of a normal romantic relationship but rudely tells him no.
[edit] Morphs
| Morpher |
Morphs Acquired |
Morphs Used |
| Jake |
Giant Squid |
Peregrine Falcon, Rhinoceros, Seagull, Dolphin, Giant Squid, Siberian Tiger |
| Rachel |
Sperm Whale, Giant Squid |
Bald Eagle, African Elephant, Seagull, Sperm Whale, Giant Squid, Grizzly Bear |
| Tobias |
Sperm Whale, Giant Squid |
Sperm Whale, Giant Squid |
| Cassie |
Giant Squid |
Osprey, Wolf, Dolphin, Giant Squid |
| Marco |
Giant Squid |
Gorilla, Osprey, Seagull, Dolphin, Giant Squid |
| Ax |
Giant Squid |
Northern Harrier, Skunk, Seagull, Dolphin, Giant Squid |
[edit] Trivia
- The front cover quote is, "They thought they'd seen it all. They were wrong...."
- The inside front cover quote is, "Rachel's getting a sinking feeling..."
