Here Nik Kolherne, an orphan outcast with a severely disfigured face, is sent on an adventure with Vannie, a younger boy wanted by several warring interests.

Only with special goggles can one see in its infrared light. Night of Masks (1964) is typical it is an adventure story that takes place on the planet Dis, which is lit by a red sun. Many of Norton's science fiction novels feature an adolescent male and are strictly adventure stories. (reissued as Daybreak, 2250 A.D., 1954), which was warmly received. She published her first science fiction novel in 1952, Star Man's Son, 2250 A.D. In 1934 Norton legally changed her name from Alice to Andre, intuiting that a masculine pseudonym would sell more books. Typical of these are Huon of the Horn (1951), set in the time of Charlemagne Scarface (1948), about the exploits of a pirate Follow the Drum (1942), about colonial Maryland and Yankee Privateer (1955), a historical adventure about privateering. Her love for history reveals itself in many of her novels, particularly the early titles.

She originally planned to become a history teacher, but during the Depression took a job at the Cleveland Public Library, and for some years worked at various libraries, including the Library of Congress, until ill health forced her to become a full-time writer. Her choice of profession was influenced by her high school teacher of creative writing, under whose encouragement Norton wrote her first book, Ralestone Luck (1938). and Daisy Stemm NortonĪlthough famous as a fantasy and science fiction author for juvenile readers, Andre Norton has written in various genres. Born Alice Norton, 17 February 1912, Cleveland, Ohioĭaughter of Adalbert F.

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