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In this interactive juvenile adventure set on the famed planet Utopa, readers assume the role of a scout tasked with safeguarding its natural splendor. The story unfolds through branching decisions that determine the fate of the planet, pitting the reader’s choices against an evil tyrant who threatens Utopa’s peace. Every decision creates a new path, engaging young readers in a dynamic narrative that blends exploration, strategy, and the thrill of discovering how their choices shape the outcome.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Edward Packard
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