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Children of Dune: Deluxe Edition -- Frank Herbert, Hardcover
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A deluxe hardcover edition of Children of Dune, the third novel in Frank Herbert's magnificent science fiction saga. This deluxe hardcover edition of Children of Dune includes:
- An iconic new cover
- A stamped and foiled case featuring a quote from the Litany Against Fear
- Stained edges and fully illustrated endpapers
- A beautifully designed poster on the interior of the jacket
- An Introduction by Brian Herbert
The Children of Dune are twin siblings Leto and Ghanima Atreides, whose father, the Emperor Paul Muad'Dib, disappeared in the desert wastelands of Arrakis nine years ago. Like their father, the twins possess supernormal abilities--making them valuable to their manipulative aunt Alia, who rules the Empire in the name of House Atreides. Facing treason and rebellion on two fronts, Alia's rule is not absolute. The displaced House Corrino is plotting to regain the throne while the fanatical Fremen are being provoked into open revolt by the enigmatic figure known only as The Preacher. Alia believes that by obtaining the secrets of the twins' prophetic visions, she can maintain control over her dynasty. But Leto and Ghanima have their own plans for their visions--and their destinies....
Author: Frank Herbert
Publisher: Ace Books
Published: 04/04/2023
Pages: 496
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.61lbs
Size: 9.23h x 6.34w x 1.50d
ISBN: 9780593548455
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.2
Point Value: 24
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 79163 / Children of Dune
- An iconic new cover
- A stamped and foiled case featuring a quote from the Litany Against Fear
- Stained edges and fully illustrated endpapers
- A beautifully designed poster on the interior of the jacket
- An Introduction by Brian Herbert
The Children of Dune are twin siblings Leto and Ghanima Atreides, whose father, the Emperor Paul Muad'Dib, disappeared in the desert wastelands of Arrakis nine years ago. Like their father, the twins possess supernormal abilities--making them valuable to their manipulative aunt Alia, who rules the Empire in the name of House Atreides. Facing treason and rebellion on two fronts, Alia's rule is not absolute. The displaced House Corrino is plotting to regain the throne while the fanatical Fremen are being provoked into open revolt by the enigmatic figure known only as The Preacher. Alia believes that by obtaining the secrets of the twins' prophetic visions, she can maintain control over her dynasty. But Leto and Ghanima have their own plans for their visions--and their destinies....
Author: Frank Herbert
Publisher: Ace Books
Published: 04/04/2023
Pages: 496
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.61lbs
Size: 9.23h x 6.34w x 1.50d
ISBN: 9780593548455
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.2
Point Value: 24
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 79163 / Children of Dune
About the Author
Frank Herbert is the bestselling author of the Dune saga. He was born in Tacoma, Washington, and educated at the University of Washington, Seattle. He worked a wide variety of jobs--including TV cameraman, radio commentator, oyster diver, jungle survival instructor, lay analyst, creative writing teacher, reporter and editor of several West Coast newspapers--before becoming a full-time writer.
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