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They came from another universe, peace-loving beings seeking a hospitable planet on which to settle. The world they found seemed ideal for their purpose - a green fertile paradise where they could establish a highly advanced civilization, and pass on their knowledge to the backward inhabitants, light-years behind them in development. But the welcoming land concealed a terrible secret, one that threatened not only the astral visitors, but the very future of the human race!
Is Legacy of the Stars appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This 1979 sci-fi/fantasy hybrid features alien colonizers discovering a dangerous secret on their new planet. Likely contains moderate violence and peril as the 'terrible secret' unfolds, threatening both aliens and humanity.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include mass death, colonization, and violence.
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Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy classic sci-fi with mysterious planetary dangers and first contact scenarios will find this intriguing.