Orphan star

1st ed.

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Author

Publication

1977 - Ballantine Books, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

58,500 words, Guess

Page Count

234 pages

Identifiers

Internet Archiveorphanstar00fost_0
Internet Archiveorphanstar0000fost_h5b5
ISBN-100345255070
ISBN-139780345255075
Goodreads4828424

and 3 more

LibraryThing18872
Library of Congress Control Number76030376
Open LibraryOL4896306M

Classifications

DDC813/.5/4
LCCPS3556.O756 Or 1977

Description

One man in the Universe holds the key to the mystery of Flinx's past--and that man is trying to kill him!It is a strange childhood for a kid, to be adopted by the restless Mother Mastiff and raised in the bustling marketplace of Drallar. Flinx never knew the mom and dad who abandoned him years ago. In fact, his birth has always been shrouded in mystery. But Flinx eventually discovers that his unknown parents have left him a curious legacy--extraordinary mental powers that are both a marvelous gift and a dreaded curse.This double-edged legacy will lead Flinx, along with his loyal protector, the mini-dragon Pip, on a harrowing journey in search of the truth . . . about who he is and where he comes from. It is a daring adventure that brings him to another world--and into the clutches of one of the most evil and powerful men in the galaxy. . . .Orphan Star is the newest addition to the Del Rey Imagine program, which offers the best in fantasy and science fiction for readers twelve and up.From the Trade Paperback edition.