Hork-Bajir Lost Colony
A story of enslavement and resistance, told by a survivor.
The Hork-Bajir Chronicles is a book in the Animorphs series, written by K. A. Applegate. It tells the story of how the Yeerks tried to enslave the Hork-Bajir, and how Aldrea, an Andalite, tried to help them. The story is told to Tobias by Dak Hamee, the son of Dak Hamee and Jara Hamee, and is the only Chronicles book with a Hork-Bajir narrator. The book was published in 1998, between The Andalite Chronicles (1997) and The Ellimist Chronicles (1999) and Visser (1999), and features cover art by Romas Kukalis.
Lore & Background
The Hork-Bajir Chronicles is narrated by Dak Hamee, who tells Tobias the story of the Yeerk invasion of the Hork-Bajir homeworld. The book details the Andalite Aldrea's efforts to help the Hork-Bajir resist the Yeerks, with the main narrative alternating between Aldrea's and Dak Hamee's perspectives. Unlike the main series, which is told from human or Andalite perspectives, this book is notable for sharing the narrative between an Andalite and a Hork-Bajir, though the beginning and end are framed by Tobias. It was published in 1998 as part of the four-book Chronicles series, which includes The Andalite Chronicles (1997), The Ellimist Chronicles (1999), and Visser (1999).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hork-Bajir Lost Colony?
It refers to the hidden group of free Hork-Bajir survivors who escaped Yeerk enslavement and settled on Earth. Their existence was a secret until revealed in The Hork-Bajir Chronicles.
Where can I read more about this colony history?
Details are found in the spin-off novel The Hork-Bajir Chronicles, which was published as part of the series in 1998. It serves as a prequel to the events involving the main Animorphs team.
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