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Name: Sweetwater
Author: Laurence Yep

In the science‑fiction setting of the planet Harmony, a boy and his fellow colonists confront environmental and societal challenges that endanger their settlement. Their struggle intertwines mystery and adventure as they work to safeguard their community’s future.

First publish date: 1973

Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera

Authors: Laurence Yep

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