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Monica Hughes Monica Hughes (November 3, 1925 – March 7, 2003) was an English-Canadian author of books for children and young adults, especially science fiction. She also wrote adventure and historical novels set in Canada, and the text for some children's ...

, the third in the Isis series, following '' The Guardian of Isis''. It was first published in 1982. The book takes place in the distant future on the fictional world of Isis. Nine years have passed since the events of ''The Guardian of Isis''. Mark London and Olwen are now dead.

Plot summary

The leader of the colony is Roger London, Mark London's son. London seems to be nothing like his father, however. Mike Flynn, a Galactic wanderer, spots Isis, and plans to corrupt the inhabitants to obtain the precious firestones. He promises them a Forever Machine, which will supply them with a lifetime of ambrosia, which means they will never have to work for their food again. His daughter, Moira, however, knows that he is simply lying, and tries to stop Mike's evil plans with the help of David N'Kumo, great grandson of Jody N'Kumo. When David and Moira succeed, Jody N'Kumo becomes president, instead of Roger London. Moira decides to stay on Isis, and Guardian, goes with Mike Flynn. Things look much brighter for a future for Isis.

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* 1982 British novels British science fiction novels Canadian science fiction novels Children's science fiction novels Novels by Monica Hughes British young adult novels Canadian young adult novels 1982 science fiction novels Novels set on fictional planets 1982 children's books Hamish Hamilton books {{Canada-novel-stub