Orphan Star

By Alan Dean Foster | Publisher: Random House Worlds

About the book

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. . . .

Editions of Orphan Star

Paperback
ISBN 9780345324498
Paperback
ISBN 9780345292339
Paperback
ISBN 9780345299031
Paperback
ISBN 9780345310019
Paperback
ISBN 9780345461049
EBook
ISBN 9780345454522

Read an Excerpt

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. . . .

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orphan Star about?

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. . . .

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Orphan Star?

Fiction > Science fiction

Where can I read a sample of Orphan Star?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780345324498

Is Orphan Star part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Adventures of Pip & Flinx

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Orphan Star?

Alan Dean Foster

Who is the Publisher of the book Orphan Star?

Random House Worlds

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Orphan Star is available as paperback(ISBN 9780345324498) and paperback(ISBN 9780345292339) and paperback(ISBN 9780345299031) and paperback(ISBN 9780345310019) and paperback(ISBN 9780345461049) and ebook(ISBN 9780345454522)

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