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Doctor Who and the Abominable Snowmen ..

1974143 pagesEbury Publishing

Synopsis

The Doctor returns to Det-Sen Monastery, expecting a warm welcome, but finds the monks on edge, fearing attacks from the legendary Yeti. Mistaken for a threat, the Doctor and his companions must join forces with an English explorer, Travers, who is determined to prove the existence of the abominable snowmen. They soon discover these Yeti are not mere animals, but the relentless servants of an alien intelligence, posing a grave danger to all.

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About the author

Terrance Dicks is an English writer and former script editor, best known for his work in television and as the author of many popular children's books during the 1970s and 1980s. His best known association during his television career was with Doctor Who, working as a writer and - from 1968 to 1974 - the program's script editor. He also adapted many of the televised stories into novelisations for Target Books. Source: Wikipedia

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Characters

The DoctorProtagonist
YetiAntagonist
TraversSupporting

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Frequently asked questions

  • Is this book a novelization of a Doctor Who television story?

    This book is a novelization of the 1967 Doctor Who television serial of the same name, featuring the Second Doctor. It expands on the original storyline, offering additional internal thoughts and descriptive details not present in the televised version.

  • Do I need to have seen the original TV serial to understand this book?

    No, the book is written to be fully comprehensible as a standalone story, even for readers unfamiliar with the original television serial. It provides all necessary context for the characters and plot.