- Hardcover
- Publisher: Meisha Merlin Pub (P) (Jan 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1892065150
- ISBN-13: 978-1892065155
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 14.6 x 3.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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Back in print! One-volume edition of the trilogy including the three novels This Star Shall Abide (known in the UK as Heritage of the Star), Beyond the Tomorrow Mountains, and The Doors of the Universe.
Noren knew that his world was not as it should be--it was wrong that only the Scholars, and their representatives the Technicians, could use metal tools and Machines. It was wrong that only they had access to the mysterious City, which he had always longed to enter. Above all, it was wrong for the Scholars to have sole power over the distribution of knowledge. The High Law imposed these restrictions and many others, though the Prophecy promised that someday knowledge and Machines would be available to everyone. Noren was a heretic. He defied the High Law and had no faith in the Prophecy's fulfillment. But the more he learned of the grim truth about his people's deprivations, the less possible it seemed that their world could ever be changed. It would take more drastic steps than anyone imagined to restore their rightful heritage.
Although these three novels were originally published as Young Adult books, the second and third are primarily of interest to older teens and adults; the omnibus edition has therefore been issued as adult science fiction. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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CHILDREN OF THE STAR is an omnibus edition of my science fiction trilogy THIS STAR SHALL ABIDE (published in the UK as HERITAGE OF THE STAR), BEYOND THE TOMORROW MOUNTAINS and THE DOORS OF THE UNIVERSE. Though the separate novels were originally published as teen books, the new edition has been issued as adult SF; it's of greatest interest to adults and older teenagers. For more information and a FAQ page about the story, please visit my website.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought "Heritage of the Star" (UK title) when I was 11, more or less at random from the Puffin Book Club, and it remained my favourite book for years and was lent to everyone I know. It was one of the first science fiction books I had ever read that made me THINK (and wasn't just Boys Stuff in Space), and its outcome surprised and amazed me. It had never occurred to me that there could be sequels, so I was delighted to find this trilogy at Amazon and finally read the rest of the story. Science (and Science Fiction) may have moved on, but this remains one of the best stories for teenagers (and everyone else) I've ever read; it deserves a much higher profile - buy it for yourself and every young person you know who likes to daydream and think about the bigger things in life.
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This book is a trilogy published as a single volume, consisting of "The Star Shall Abide", "Beyond the Tomorrow Mountains" and "The Door to the Universe". I read the original first book under the title "Heritage of the Star" - that was how it was published in the UK, and its sequel was never published here. I had no idea there were sequels of this, one of the most memorable books I read in childhood, until I discovered the author on the web. I quickly ordered this book, because Heritage of the Star was such a profound work that I have never forgotten it and often wished I could read more like it.
The trilogy does not disappoint. I knew the first book well (I re-read it at least twice in the past). That follows a young man who becomes a heretic for challenging the religion of the mysterious scholars who rule their world. The first part of the book follows his scepticism and attempts to persuade others. The second part is all about enlightenment (and I will say no more to avoid spoilers).
The second book of the trilogy was supposed to complete the story originally, but it feels vey much like a link book. It seems to me that it asks more questions than it resolves, and frankly I see why this was not published originally in the UK. Nevertheless it is a vital key to the third book - which only cam about some years later as real world science set the author thinking in a most interesting and, indeed, compelling way. The third book is easily the equal of the first, and looks at all kinds of issues around the struggle for a race of people to survive.
These books only show their age in a few minor and forgivable ways. Again I will not be explicit about these ways to avoid spoilers - but if not perfect science fiction, these books are certainly profound and intelligently written. This is not humdrum space opera. This is true science fiction, to engross you, make you yearn for the people and to ultimately make you think. This book is already doing the "loan" rounds amongst friends who like good science fiction.
The trilogy does not disappoint. I knew the first book well (I re-read it at least twice in the past). That follows a young man who becomes a heretic for challenging the religion of the mysterious scholars who rule their world. The first part of the book follows his scepticism and attempts to persuade others. The second part is all about enlightenment (and I will say no more to avoid spoilers).
The second book of the trilogy was supposed to complete the story originally, but it feels vey much like a link book. It seems to me that it asks more questions than it resolves, and frankly I see why this was not published originally in the UK. Nevertheless it is a vital key to the third book - which only cam about some years later as real world science set the author thinking in a most interesting and, indeed, compelling way. The third book is easily the equal of the first, and looks at all kinds of issues around the struggle for a race of people to survive.
These books only show their age in a few minor and forgivable ways. Again I will not be explicit about these ways to avoid spoilers - but if not perfect science fiction, these books are certainly profound and intelligently written. This is not humdrum space opera. This is true science fiction, to engross you, make you yearn for the people and to ultimately make you think. This book is already doing the "loan" rounds amongst friends who like good science fiction.
Format:Paperback
I agree with the previous contributors. I read "Heritage of the Star" book originally as a teenager and thought it was one of the best sci-fi books for young adults that I'd read. I sympathised easily with the broody charecter of Noren who wanted answers to questions about the mysterious "high priests" on the desert world that he and the community he was from inhabited. Inevitably there is a conflict between Noren's need to know and the nature of the "religion" to maintain a secrecy about its inner workings which forms the background to the story.
I had no idea there was sequels until recently and intend to catch up with the rest of the story.
I had no idea there was sequels until recently and intend to catch up with the rest of the story.
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