Children of Dune
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Chapter Book · 1976

Children of Dune

By Frank Herbert

Part of the Dune series

Twins with prophetic powers challenge an empire's fragile rule.

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496 pages· 145,898 words
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In a desert world, twins Leto and Ghanima possess extraordinary abilities, making them pawns in their aunt Alia's quest for power. As rebellion brews and a mysterious preacher stirs unrest, the twins must navigate treachery and destiny. Will they succumb to Alia's control, or forge their own path in a fractured empire?

From the publisher

Book Three in the Magnificent Dune Chronicles–the Bestselling Science Fiction Adventure of All TimeThe Children of Dune are twin siblings Leto and Ghanima Atreides, whose father, the Emperor Paul Muad’Dib, disappeared in the desert wastelands of Arrakis nine years ago. Like their father, the twins possess supernormal abilities–making them valuable to their manipulative aunt Alia, who rules the Empire in the name of House Atreides. Facing treason and rebellion on two fronts, Alia’s rule is not absolute. The displaced House Corrino is plotting to regain the throne while the fanatical Fremen are being provoked into open revolt by the enigmatic figure known only as The Preacher. Alia believes that by obtaining the secrets of the twins’ prophetic visions, she can maintain control over her dynasty. But Leto and Ghanima have their own plans for their visions–and their destinies….

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Format
Pages
496
Words
145,898
Audience
Adult
Lexile
~941L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.2
F&P level
~V
AR points
24
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
79163
Publication
Published
July 7, 2020
First published
April 1, 1976
Publisher
Ace
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593201749

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