Enchantress from the Stars - Hardcover

Sylvia Louise Engdahl

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0802787649 ISBN 13: 9780802787644

Publisher: Walker Childrens, 2001

Synopsis

The Federation Anthropological Service would never officially have allowed Elana to be on this mission to the medieval planet Andrecia. If Youngling peoples found out that a supremely advanced and enlightened society like the Federation existed, it would irreparably damage their evolution. Stowing away aboard her father's ship, Elana suddenly becomes the key to a dangerous plan to turn back the invasion of Andrecia by an aggressive, space faring Youngling civilization. How can she possibly help the Andrecians who still believe in magic and superstition, against a force armed with advanced technology, without revealing her alien powers? Apprentice Medical Officer Jarel wishes that the planet the Imperial Exploration Corps have chosen to colonize didn't have a "humanoid" population already living on it. The invaders don't consider the Andrecians to be human and Jarel has seen the atrocious treatment the natives get from his people. How can he make a difference, when he alone regrets the destruction that is people bring? Georyn, the youngest son of a poor Andrecian woodcutter, knows only that there is a terrible dragon on the other side of the enchanted forest, and he is prepared to do whatever it takes to defeat it. In his mind, Elana is the Enchantress from the Stars who has come to test him, to prove he is worthy of defeating the dragon and its powerful minions. Despite both Elana's and Jarel's inner turmoil, Georyn's burden is by far the heaviest. Ultimately, he must pit his innocent faith in the magic of his Enchantress from the Stars against foes who have come from a world beyond his comprehension.

About this title

From the Author:

Be sure to read the FAQ page for this book at my website, where you'll also find my recent essay for adult readers, "Reflections on Enchantress from the Stars." These contain comments on things in the story that have been confusing to some readers.  And please note that although there is a second book about Elana, The Far Side of Evil, it is not a "sequel" but a very different kind of story that's not appropriate for readers below high school age.

About the Author:

Sylvia Engdahl is the author of six Young Adult novels that are also enjoyed by adults, of which the best known is her Newbery Honor book Enchantress from the Stars.  In addition she has written four adult science fiction novels and two nonfiction books. She lives in Eugene, Oregon. You can visit her online at sylviaengdahl.com.

Lois Lowry is the author of more than twenty books for young adults, including the popular Anastasia Krupnik series. Among her many honors, she received the 1990 Newbery Medal for Number the Stars and thc 1994 Newbery Medal for The Giver.

Leo and Diane Dillon's celebrated contributions to science fiction as well as children's Literature have earned them many distinguished illustration awards, including two Caldecott Medals and the Hugo Award for Best Professional Artist.

About this edition

• Publisher: Walker Childrens
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0802787649
• ISBN 13: 9780802787644
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 288
• Illustrator: Leo Dillon