Guardian of Isis

by Monica Hughes

Book Overview

Years have passed on Isis, but life has gone backward, not forward. Under their leader, Mark London, the settlers have abandoned the technological knowledge of their forefathers. Upper Isis is now a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0395618738
• ISBN13: 9780395618738
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8

Customer Reviews

My start to science fiction.....

Monica Hughes was the start of my love with science fiction. The Isis trilogy was my introduction to her work and stand out as the best work for young adults. I was eleven when I decided to read The Keeper of the Isis Light; I was hooked. Although all three are superb pieces of work, the Guardian (book two) is the peak of the trilogy. A great story of hardship, taboos, speaking out against authority, a reluctant hero and a beautiful girl worth risking your life for, and much more.Before her passing (too soon!) Monica wrote many other books and all are excellent pieces of work. Start with the Isis series and I guarantee you will want to read them all. I know I have.....