
A distant world, born from the desperate flight of humanity, now asks a simple but profound question: will its children remember Earth’s green hills, or become something entirely new? The story opens with two unlikely companions—Dalgard, a slim, sun‑kissed son of the original colonists, and Sssuri, a fur‑covered creature of the seas—gliding their narrow canoe toward a hidden cove that promises shelter and a fresh start. Their silent teamwork hints at a bond that transcends language, setting the tone for a tale of coexistence on an alien shore.
As they establish camp, the duo encounters the planet’s curious wildlife, from a shy hopper that flutters toward glittering crystal beads to the whisper of a lazy stream. Through careful observation and a tentative mental exchange, Dalgard begins to understand the subtle rhythms of this new home. The narrative gently explores how these early explorers balance their inherited traditions with the strange, beautiful reality of Astra, inviting listeners to wonder what it means to belong when the very notion of “home” is still being defined.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (345K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Jason Isbell, Greg Weeks, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2006-05-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1912–2005
A pioneering force in science fiction and fantasy, this prolific storyteller opened the door for generations of young readers with fast-moving adventures, far-flung worlds, and the beloved Witch World novels.
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