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In the far‑future setting of *The Prince in Waiting*, thirteen‑year‑old Luke is locked in a society that has never known significant change. He believes that nothing in his world is destined to shift.
When unexpected forces begin to stir, Luke's sense of stability is challenged, forcing him to confront the possibility of transformation in a future that has long considered itself static.
Author Sam Youd presents a thoughtful take on youth and expectation, exploring how young eyes perceive a world that may or may not change.
First publish date: March 1, 1974
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Sam Youd
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