The Defiant Agents

The Defiant Agents

Andre Alice Norton

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Editorial:
Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9789354754913
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A hook: A bold call to the stars and a pledge to defy the odds. The Defiant Agents invites you into a galactic frontier where courage, curiosity, and cunning can bend the course of history.This science fiction novel follows a band of young explorers on an interplanetary quest that blends space opera adventure with piercing questions of freedom and responsibility. Vividly imagined, it balances page‑turning action with thoughtful themes-loyalty, moral choice, and the costs of rebellion-making it a compelling read for both for young readers and lifelong fans of classic literature. It’s a story that unfolds with the pace of a thrill ride and the resonance of a timeless coming‑of‑age tale.A note on literary and historical significance: first published in the mid twentieth century, it stands as part of Andre Norton’s respected space adventures and helps shape the juvenile science fiction landscape. For collectors and casual readers alike, it marks an important moment in the genre’s evolution, offering a window into how early spacefaring tales imagined exploration, alien contact, and the moral stakes of a widening universe.Selling points: out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions; restored for today’s and future generations; more than a reprint - a collector’s item and a cultural treasure. Perfect for a classroom reading list or a library shelf selection, it remains a beacon for fans of science fiction and adventurous stories that endure.

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