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Walt Elliot has long awaited a reunion with his father, an event he finally sees on the distant planet Aqua. As they work together, Walt learns that his father's ambitious project endangers an intelligent native species native to Aqua. Confronted with the moral implications of their plans, Walt must decide whether to protect the planet's unique ecosystem or uphold his father's vision, all while navigating complex family dynamics and the broader responsibility of stewardship of new worlds.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Monica Hughes
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