Children Of Dune: The Third Dune Novel (Gateway Essentials) Herbert, Frank Summary The science fiction masterpiece continues in the "major event,"( Los Angeles Times) Children of Dune. The science fiction masterpiece continues in the "major event,"( Los Angeles Times) Children of Dune. With millions of copies sold worldwide, Frank Herbert's Dune novels stand among the major achievements of the human imagination and one of the most significant sagas in the history of literary science fiction. The Children of Dune are twin siblings Leto and Ghanima Atreides, whose father, the Emperor Paul Muad'Dib, disappeared in the deserts of Arrakis. Like their father, they possess supernormal abilities—making them valuable to their aunt Alia, who rules the Empire. If Alia can obtain the secrets of the twins' prophetic visions, her rule will be absolute. But the twins have their own plans for their destiny. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 432 pages · Paperback By Herbert, Frank Details ISBN: 9780575074903 Author: Herbert, Frank Format: Paperback Pages: 432 Language: English Publication date: 13 March 2003 Condition: New About the author Herbert, Frank