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If Carl Hiaasen set one of his novels on a residential stretch of boundary line between British Columbia and Washington, or if Richard Russo's characters had relatives in the Pacific Northwest, the result might be something like Jim Lynch's Border Songs. Continue »


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Children of Dune (Dune Chronicles)

by Frank Herbert

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Publisher Comments:

The science fiction masterpiece continues in the "major event,"( Los Angeles Times) Children of Dune.

With millions of copies sold worldwide, Frank Herbert's Dune novels stand among the major achievements of the human imagination and one of the most significant sagas in the history of literary science fiction.

The Children of Dune are twin siblings Leto and Ghanima Atreides, whose father, the Emperor Paul Muad'Dib, disappeared in the deserts of Arrakis. Like their father, they possess supernormal abilitiesmaking them valuable to their aunt Alia, who rules the Empire. If Alia can obtain the secrets of the twins' prophetic visions, her rule will be absolute. But the twins have their own plans for their destiny.

About the Author

Frank Herbert was born in Tacoma, Washington, and educated at the University of Washington, Seattle. He worked a wide variety of jobsincluding TV cameraman, radio commentator, oyster diver, jungle survival instructor, lay analyst, creative writing teacher, reporter, and editor of several West Coast newspapersbefore becoming a full-time writer.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780441015900
Author:
Herbert, Frank
Publisher:
Ace Books
Introduction:
Herbert, Brian
Subject:
Science Fiction - General
Subject:
Dune (imaginary place)
Subject:
Science / General
Subject:
Science fiction
Edition Description:
Hardcover
Series:
Dune Chronicles
Publication Date:
June 2008
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
406
Dimensions:
9.24x6.35x1.34 in. 1.35 lbs.

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