When he rebels against the tyranny of his planet's ruling Scholars, a village boy is labelled a heretic and sent to them for punishment, but he is given the opportunity to learn far more than he has dreamed of
Notes
"A Puffin book" -- Cover
"For readers of eleven and over" -- Half t.p
Fiction in English, 1900-. Texts (BNB/PRECIS)
Originally published: as 'This star shall abide', New York : Atheneum, 1972 ; and as 'Heritage of the star': London : Gollancz, 1973
