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Synopsis
HIS LUCK HAD FINALLY TURNED... ... and for the worse. Unlucky at love, unsuccessful in business, unable to win friends and influence people, Pausert thought he had finally found his niche: captaining the stout old tramp starship VENTURE and her odd-lot cargoes around the fringes of the Empire. He'd even taken to performing the odd noble deed, such as freeing three poor little child-slaves from their abusive masters. Strange, though, how eager those sadistic bullies had been to let them go, and even stranger how quickly those adorable little girls made Pausert the mortal enemy of his fiancee, his planet, the Empire, the Sirians, the Uldunians, the dread pirate chieftain Laes Yango -- and the Worm World, the darkest threat to mankind in all of space. It was all very mysterious -- until Pausert realized that he was dealing not with a trio of underage slaves, but three of THE WITCHES OF KARRES!
Is The Witches of Karres appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Parents should know this classic space opera features child slavery at the start (quickly resolved), space battles and pirate encounters with moderate action violence, and humorous adventure suitable for middle grade readers. The tone is optimistic with no sexual content or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include child abuse and slavery.
Who'll love this
Kids will love the adventurous tale of three magical child-witches who turn a hapless starship captain's life upside down with humor, action, and found family warmth.