Laris is a young orphaned ex-refugee gifted with the beast master ability allowing her to communicate with animals. Her closest companion is a remarkably intelligent and mysterious cat-like creature named Prauo, whose origin is shrouded in mystery. Laris, having made a home for herself with the Quades, a family of Arzor ranchers, also has become friends with beast masters Tani and Hosteen Storm, who help her develop her beast master skills. When Laris inherits a spaceship from a distant relative, she realizes that she might now fulfill her dream of finding Prauo's home planet. But it won't be easy, and she is relieved when she is able to convince her new extended family to embark with her on a journey into the unknown depths of space. What Laris and her friends find in space, however, tests their beast master abilities and threatens their lives. Prauo's homeworld is beset by dangers the intrepid travelers could not have anticipated. It will take all of their talents and experience to get back to Arzor alive.
Since Andre Norton died in March 2005, this has to be the final Beast Master story of 5. It does wrap up the series rather well, with Laris from Beast Master's Circus joined by the Storms & Logan Quade to find the home planet of Laris's telepathic cat Praou. The first 2 of the series are now available in a combined reprint, that will be evident when you see it.
this book is recommend to all
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
For those of you who might not have read the beast master series I highly recommend that you read it before this one but the entire series is great : )
Beast Master's Quest
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I found this to be a great addition to my Andre Norton books
Beast Master Saga Continues in Triumph
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I still have the original Beast Master title in soft cover, and I still reread it. I also have every story that followed. Beast Master Quest is a worthy continuation. It will be reread many, many times as well. I'm in my 6th decade, and I still thrill to Andre Norton's fantastic stories.
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