Sylvia louise engdahl s 1970 classic isnt just well written. An example from the story that shows the theme is when ilura risks and sacrifices her life to the imperials. By sylvia engdahl enchantress from the stars by sylvia engdahl elana, a member of an interstellar civilization on a mission to a medieval planet, becomes the key to a dangerous plan to turn back an invasion. Enchantress from the stars by sylvia engdahl librarything. Enchantress from the stars is a book that takes place in the future kind of and on a third planet from the sun, yet it is not earth. Sylvia engdahl is the author of ten science fiction novels, six of which, including the newbery honor book enchantress from the stars, are ya books also enjoyed by many adults.
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