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The Doctor remembers Dulkis from a previous visit as a civilised and peaceful place. But times have changed, and his second trip is not quite the holiday he was expecting. The Dulcians themselves are more reluctant than ever before to engage in acts of violence. The so-called Island of Death, once used as an atomic test site, has served as a dire warning to generations of Dulcians of the horrifying consequences of warfare. But an alien race prepares to take advantage of their pacifism... The whole planet and its passive inhabitants are threatened with complete annihilation - and no one it seems, is going to lift a finger to stop the evil Dominators and their unquestioning robot slaves.
Is The Rescue appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This Doctor Who novelization features alien invasion, robot antagonists, and the threat of planetary annihilation with moderate peril and adventure violence typical of the TV series. No sexual content or language concerns.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include genocide, violence, and war.
Who'll love this
Fans of Doctor Who will love this time-travel adventure where the Doctor must save a peaceful planet from alien invaders and robot slaves.