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Jamie and Ramsay receive a mysterious summons to return to the planet Altair, accompanied by Ramsay’s cousin Brian. They soon discover that the Witch Queen intends to capture the legendary Salmon they possess, using it to transport her people from a dying planet to Earth. As the stakes rise, Jamie learns that his dear Wishaway has pledged herself to someone else, adding personal conflict to the looming threat. Together, they must navigate the perilous politics of space and time, protect the Salmon, and thwart the Witch Queen’s plan before it consumes their world.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Adrian McKinty
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