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Synopsis
Hailed as a "landmark science fiction series" the Sten Series has thrilled millions of readers all over the world. Set three thousand years in the future, the eight Sten novels tell the tale of a tough, street-wise orphan who escapes his fate as factory planet "delinq" to become the strong right-hand of the most powerful man in the Universe -- a man hailed by his billons of subjects as "The Eternal Emperor." This edition contains a brand-new "Forward" introduction to the series as well as a selection of recipes from the Emperor's cookbook. Classic SF adventure!
Is Sten appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This military science fiction novel features strong violence as a street orphan escapes factory slavery and rises through the ranks of an interstellar empire. Contains combat, implied abuse of children, and mature themes of power and survival.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include child abuse, death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the underdog hero who escapes a brutal factory world to become a key player in an intergalactic empire's power struggles.