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The Rowan by McCaffrey, Anne

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A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Binding
Mass Market Paperback
Weight
0 lbs
Product Group
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ISBN
0441735762

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0441735762
ISBN-13
9780441735761
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1095828

Product Key Features

Book Title
Rowan
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1991
Topic
Romance / Science Fiction, Fantasy / General, Fantasy / Paranormal, Science Fiction / Action & Adventure
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Fiction
Author
Anne McCaffrey
Book Series
A Tower and Hive Novel Ser.
Format
Uk- a Format Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
6.6 Oz
Item Length
6.6 in
Item Width
4.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
20
TitleLeading
The
Grade From
Twelfth Grade
Series Volume Number
1
Grade To
UP
Dewey Decimal
813/.54
Synopsis
The Rowan was destined to become the greatest Prime Talent in human history, facing a lonely existence of servitude. Until she receives a telepathic plea from across the stars from a Prime named Jeff Raven-and falls in love with him., The captivating first novel in the classic science fiction series The Tower and the Hive . An extraordinary woman with unparalleled telepathic abilities is destined to face a lonely life of servitude--until she receives a telepathic plea from across the stars. As a young girl, The Rowan is discovered because her incredible gift: telepathic abilities that are more powerful than anyone has ever seen. As she grows older, she uses her talents to benefit society as a Prime, responsible for communicating and moving ships through space. But a life as a Prime is a lonely one, leaving her longing to find personal connection and meaning. When a distress call from a distant planet reaches her, The Rowan is drawn into a rescue mission that will put her powers to the test--and everything changes when she meets Jeff Raven, another telepath who just might have that crucial spark of connection she's been searching for.

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    • Great author

      I love this author, lost my copies of this series, I recommend Talent and Tower series. Good sci-fi series, good family generational drama with sufficient humor throughout a amazing action and a fast read.

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    • You can never miss with Anne McCaffrey.

      I have enjoyed the entire series. The Pegasus Books and the Tower and the Hive series makes for lots of good reading. This one gives us The history of the Rowan from 3 years of age until we run into the Hive aliens. excelent story. I have enjoyed

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      I enjoyed this book very much! It kept me interested through out

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      This book is awesome!

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