{"product_id":"star-born-andre-norton-9781557429445","title":"Star Born","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStar Born\u003c\/em\u003e is an exhilarating science fiction novel that continues the story of humanity's expansion into the stars. Set generations after the events of \u003cem\u003eThe Stars Are Ours!\u003c\/em\u003e, the novel follows the descendants of Earth refugees who escaped tyranny to settle on the distant planet Astra. Here, they have built a peaceful society, living in harmony with the telepathic indigenous species known as the Merpeople.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a starship from Earth arrives, seeking to reclaim its lost colony, tensions rise as the newcomers bring with them the old ways of conquest and control. Dalgard Nordis, a young colonist, and his Merperson companion, Sssuri, embark on a mission to discover the intentions of these new arrivals. Along the way, they encounter Raf Kurbi, an Earth pilot who has his own doubts about his mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the two groups struggle to understand each other, they must confront the remnants of a powerful alien civilization that once ruled Astra, unlocking secrets that could shape the future of both their worlds. Andre Norton weaves a tale of exploration, cooperation, and the enduring struggle for freedom, capturing the imagination with vivid world-building and compelling characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Andre Norton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1557429448\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781557429445\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wildside Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/16\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 156\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.08w x 0.39d","brand":"Andre Norton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46866970083583,"sku":"9781557429445","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f37c6fa3-e286-4680-b93c-919e46f5bcb3.jpg?v=1747453577","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/star-born-andre-norton-9781557429445","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}