Dune book 3 · 1976
Children of Dune
Paul’s twin children, Leto and Ghanima, are growing up on a changing Arrakis, while their aunt Alia rules as regent and a mysterious preacher wanders the desert.
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Book facts
- Author
- Frank Herbert
- Series
- Dune, book 3 of 6
- Published
- 1976
- Setting
- Set in Arrakis
- Characters charted
- 7
- Chart confidence
- High
Children of Dune on screen
- Frank Herbert's Children of Dune (2003, miniseries, Sci Fi Channel). Adapting the second and third novels, with a young James McAvoy as Leto.
Who is in Children of Dune
7 recurring or key characters from Frank Herbert’s chart. Introduces Leto Atreides II.
Lead 1
- Leto Atreides IIFirst appearancePaul's son, later the God Emperor
Major 5
- Paul AtreidesDucal heir who becomes Muad'DibAlso in books by Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
- Lady JessicaPaul's mother, a Bene GesseritAlso in books by Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
- Alia AtreidesPaul's sisterAlso in books by Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
- Duncan IdahoSwordmaster of House AtreidesAlso in books by Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
- Gurney HalleckWarrior-troubadourAlso in books by Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
Minor and cameo 1
- StilgarFremen leaderAlso in books by Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
Also featuring these characters
Other Frank Herbert books that share the most characters with Children of Dune.
- Dune1965 · Dune · 6 shared charactersBuy on Amazon