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Krotons

Krotons

Science FictionYoung Adult
Pages
128
Published
1985
Language
English

Synopsis

The TARDIS lands on a planet where the native Gonds live in fear of the Krotons, crystalline beings who periodically select the brightest Gonds to serve them. The Doctor and his companions discover a sinister truth behind the Krotons' intentions, leading to a fight for the Gonds' freedom and the planet's future.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

AdventurousTense
First Contact

Genres

Science Fiction Young Adult

About the author

T
Terrance Dicks

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

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Krotons part of a larger series?

    This novel is an adaptation of a Doctor Who television serial, specifically the fourth serial of the sixth season. It is part of the Doctor Who novelizations published by Target Books, which retell episodes from the classic series.

  • Does Krotons feature a specific Doctor?

    The story features the Second Doctor, portrayed by Patrick Troughton in the original television serial. His companions Jamie McCrimmon and Zoe Heriot are also central to the narrative.