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This is the third book in the Dune Chronicles.
Arrakis is growing greener and softer pushing the worm into a smaller desert. Maud'dib's children, Ghanima and Leto are now nine years old and their aunt Alia the Abomination rules the Empire. House Corrino wants to regain its past power by killing off Ghani and Leto, and training the young Farad'n to take their place.
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Plot & Themes

FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION?    -   science fiction story Political power play    -   Yes Magical Beings/Mental/Magical/Powers    -   Yes Lifeform altered?    -   Yes Kind of alteration:    -   Scientifically turned into another lifeform Is this an adult or child's book?    -   Adult or Young Adult Book

Main Character

Identity:    -   magical being Profession/status:    -   Prince/Nobleman/King Age:    -   a kid If magical mental powers:    -   can see into the future

Setting

Terrain    -   Desert    -   Forests A substantial portion of this book takes place on a non-Earth planetary body:    -   big overbuilt futuristic city Planet outside solar system?    -   Yes

Writing Style

scientific jargon? (SF only)    -   a lot of techical jargon How much dialogue?    -   significantly more dialog than descript

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