Dune

Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, who would become the mysterious man known as Muad'Dib. He avenges the traitorous plot against his noble family—and brings to fruition humankind's most ancient and unattainable dream.

An award-winning science fiction novel, this adventure is still riveting for readers today even though it was written before the technology and space age. The imagination of the author and epic nature of the tale combine many of the best elements of storytelling in this unforgettable adventure.