The E.D. Piper chronicles

"A young, runaway shape-shifter has much to consider for survival: There's the acquisition of food, shelter and clothing. One must contend with extreme weather. Cohabiting with wildlife can be a challenge too. But mostly, Ehlora Dawn Piper must avoid the mad goal to create an army of super soldiers! His pursuit is obsessive and unrelenting. Ehlora is in a race for her very life! Along the way, she must discover humanity's and her destiny on out Mother Earth."--