The Unicorn Girl - Acorna, Bk 1 Author:Anne McCaffrey, Margaret Ball "Something's Alive In There!" — She was just a little girl, with a tiny horn in the center of her forehead, funny-looking feet, beautiful silver hair, and several curious powers: the ability to purify air and water, make plants grow, and heal scars and broken bones. A trio of grizzled prospectors found her drifting in an escape pod ... more »amid the asteroids, adopted her, and took her to the bandit planet Kezdet, a place where no questions are asked and the girl might grow up free.
But Kezdet has its own dark secret. The prosperity of the planet is based on a hideous trade in child slave labor, administered by "The Piper" -- a mystery man with special plans for Acorna and her powers. But free little girls have a way of growing into freedom-loving young women, and Acorna has special plans all her own.« less
This is a wonderful tale of growing up and trying to find your way. I am a big fan of Anne McCaffrey and expected a great read, I was not disappointed. I feel that the character of Acorna is one of her best ever. I am looking forward to reading more about her.
I loved this book and the arena of characters McCaffrey enters. It's a mix of fantasy and Star Trek. If you love Star Trek you will love this book. It's of an orphan girl who learns she has special powers and must harnass them. I simply loved this book!
I read the first 5 books of this series. I couldn't complete the series. They are saccharine sweet. I love Anne McCaffrey, but these are not her best work....not by a long shot.