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Gift & CurseThe Bestowing
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Gift & Curse: The Bestowing is the first book in a science fantasy trilogy for upper middle grade readers and above.
For thirteen long years, the mighty spaceship, the Aspiration, glides through space, seeking a planet that will be a "New Earth" for Mitch and his fellow Earthling colonists. But Dhascra, the planet on which they are forced to crash land, is anything but the paradise they had hoped for, and is already occupied by hostile locals.
Life on the cruel new planet is hard. The red, rocky, mountains are unforgiving and the heat is relentless. And where is the Dhascran water? The Earthling pioneers begin to despair. But there is hope. Mitch discovers a sentient metal which restores and empowers him. Soaring over Dhascra on his carpet of shimmering metal is Mitch's only chance of finding the water that is essential for their survival.
But should he?
Is the metal a gift or a curse?
Genre: Children's books, Action & Adventure
Format: Paperback
Published: 2025
Pages: 292
Publisher: Leighmatthewsbooks.com
ISBN: 9781068265600
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Our conditions mean the following:
- New - a brand new book
- Almost New - appears new but is actually secondhand.
- Very Good - only minor imperfections such as minor scuffs to edge or cover or a price written in pencil or shop sticker.
- Standard Secondhand - Clearly been read before, but not too bad. We do not recommend these for gifting. Spines usually creased. Could also include creases or folds to cover, some writing such as in the cover or elsewhere, underlining or highlighting, but might not do. Possibly some stains or marks. Similar in general to books in any secondhand shop or charity shop.
- Poor Condition - Usually this will have a specific problem such as writing inside, water damage, missing dust jacket, heavy staining, large creases or cuts. These are readable copies but not nice ones. On other websites this condition is called 'Acceptable' or 'Fair' , but we want to be more honest.
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