The desert planet has begun to grow green and lush. The life-giving spice is abundant. The 9 year-old royal twins, possessing their father's supernormal powers, are being groomed as messiahs. But there are those who think the Imperium does not need messiahs.

The paperback edition was issued by Ace on May 15, 1987. The hardcover edition was issued by Ace Hardcover on June 3, 2008.

Hardcover ISBN 0-441-01590-5

Paperback ISBN 0-441-10402-9

Macmillan Audio released an unabridged edition on CD on February 19, 2008, with the reading by Simon Vance and Scott Brick.

Order the Audio Edition of Children of Dune
ISBN 1-427-20291-5

Read about the Children of Dune miniseries