Star Hunter by Andre Norton (1962)

Name: Star Hunter
Author: Andre Norton

The story revolves around a young protagonist who embarks on an interstellar journey to explore new worlds and civilizations. Along the way, they encounter various alien species, some hostile and others friendly. The protagonist's ship is equipped with advanced technology that allows them to traverse vast distances in a relatively short period. As they travel through space, the protagonist discovers hidden secrets about their own past and the true nature of the universe. They must navigate complex moral dilemmas and confront their own identity as they encounter different cultures and ways of life. The narrative explores themes of self-discovery, cultural exchange, and the human condition in a futuristic setting.

By Andre Norton · First published 1962 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Space Opera · 13 chapters · 39,913 words

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Nahuatl's larger moon pursued the smaller, greenish globe of its companion across a cloudless sky in which the stars made a speckled pattern like the scales of a huge serpent coiled around a black bowl. Ras Hume paused at the border of scented spike-flowers on the top terrace of the Pleasure House to wonder why he thought of serpents. He understood. Mankind's age-old hatred, brought from his native planet to the distant stars, was evil symbolized by a coil in a twisted, belly-path across the ground. And on Nahuatl, as well as a dozen other worlds, Wass was the serpent.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Andre Norton
Date: 1962 CE
Language: English
Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Space Opera, Young Adult
Length: 39,913 words
Structure: 13 chapters, 937 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Science Fiction — The book entails a narrative set in a possible future, on foreign planets, involving technology and systems that are a product of speculative science.
Adventure — The protagonist is taken on a journey filled with actions of daring and excitement, encountering numerous challenges with various antagonists and overcoming them.
Space Opera — The narrative engages in space exploration and interplanetary conflicts, typical of the space opera sub-genre.
Young Adult — This novel is also targeted towards young adult readers with its coming-of-age and identity exploration themes.