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Children of Dune

Frank Herbert

Ages 14–18

Readers rate it 3.9 (1.3K on Hardcover)

626 pages · Released Jun 4, 2019

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Children of Dune parent’s guide: what’s inside

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Children of Dune is the third book in Frank Herbert's complex science fiction saga, continuing themes of political intrigue, ecological worldbuilding, and the burden of inherited power. While not gratuitously graphic, the novel contains violence tied to warfare and assassination, explores morally ambiguous characters making difficult choices, and deals with heavy themes including manipulation, loss of identity, and the weight of destiny. The dense, philosophical prose and sophisticated political plotting make it most suitable for mature teen readers already familiar with the series.

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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 Chil... 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 abilities—making 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.

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  • Unloveable Characters
  • Diverse Characters
  • Strong Character Development
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  • Weak Character Development
  • Not Diverse Characters
  • Character driven
  • Plot driven
  • Loveable Characters
  • science fiction
  • mysterious
  • Adventurous

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ISBN 9780593098240 · Ace

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