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Children of Dune

novel by Herbert

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"Children of Dune" is the third novel in Frank Herbert's "Dune" series, published in 1976. It continues the story of Paul Atreides and his family, exploring themes of human evolution, genetic manipulation, and mystical possibilities. The novel follows Paul's children, Leto II and Ghanima, as they navigate their unique abilities and the complex political landscape of Arrakis, the desert planet central to the "Dune" saga. The series, beginning with the best-selling novel "Dune" (1965), has been adapted into multiple films and television series.12

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