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{{Infobox Novel|
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novel name= Doctor Who – The Krotons|
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image= [[Image: Krotons_novel.jpg|250px]] |
{{Infobox Story SMW
series=[[Doctor Who]] -<br/>[[Target Novelisation]] |
|image        = <gallery>
number= 154 (given to later editions) |
Krotons novel.jpg|1985 edition
doctor=[[Second Doctor]] |
2Krotons novel.jpg|1991 edition
companions=[[Jamie McCrimmon]], [[Zoe Heriot]] |
</gallery>
enemy= [[Kroton|The Krotons]], Eelek |
|number      = 99
year= Unknown |
|novelisation of = The Krotons (TV story)
writer= [[Terrance Dicks]] |
|doctor       = Second Doctor  
publisher= [[Target Books]], [[W. H. Allen]] and Co. Ltd. UK |
|companions   = [[Jamie McCrimmon|Jamie]], [[Zoe Heriot|Zoe]]  
release date= November [[1985]] |
|enemy       = [[Kroton (species)|Krotons]], [[Eelek]]
format= Paperback Book, --- Pages |
|setting      = The [[Planet (The Krotons)|Gond planet]]
isbn= ISBN 0-426-20189-2|
|writer       = Terrance Dicks
previous story=[[The Invasion (novelisation)|Doctor Who - The Invasion]] |
|cover        = [[Andrew Skilleter]]
next story=[[The Seeds of Death (novelisation) | Doctor Who - The Seeds of Death]] }}
|read by      = [[Frazer Hines]]
|publisher   = Target Books
|publisher2  = W.H. Allen & Co
|release date = 14 November 1985
|format       = Hardcover and paperback editions; 12 Chapters, 121 Pages  
|isbn         = ISBN 0-426-20189-2
|series      = [[Target novelisation]]s
|prev        = The Invasion (novelisation)  
|next        = The Two Doctors (novelisation)
|series2      = [[List of Doctor Who television stories|TV series order]]
|prev2        = The Invasion (novelisation)
|next2        = The Seeds of Death (novelisation)
}}{{prose stub}}
'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was a novelisation based on the 1968 television serial ''[[The Krotons (TV story)|The Krotons]]''.
 
== Publisher's summary ==
=== 1985 Target Books edition ===
Many thousands of years ago strange crystalline creatures came down from the stars and settled on the planet of the [[Gond]]s.
 
Over the years they educated the Gonds through teaching machines in the great Hall of Learning. In return, the Gonds periodically selected their two most brilliant scholars to become the 'companions' of these mysterious beings.
 
But when [[Second Doctor|the Doctor]], [[Jamie McCrimmon|Jamie]] and [[Zoe Heriot|Zoe]] arrive on the planet, they soon discover the true evil purpose of the aliens and learn what it really means to be companions of the [[Kroton (species)|Krotons]]...


==Novelisation==
=== 1991 Target Books edition ===
* This novelisation is based on the original television serial generally referred to as [[DW]]: '' [[The Krotons]] '' which was shown from 28th December 1968 and written by [[Robert Holmes]]
According to legend, many thousands of years ago strange creatures came from the skies and settled on the planet of the Gonds. They were the Krotons.
* The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel and featured the artwork of [[Andrew Skilleter]]. (See below for information on other UK and international editions which published with a different cover).


==Publisher's Cover Blurb==
And now, every year, the Gond's two greatest scholars are chosen to become the companions of the Krotons. They disappear and are never seen again, but it is held to be a great honour; for only the finest are chosen.
Many thousands of years ago strange crystalline creatures came down from the stars and settled on the planet of the [[Gond]]s.<br>
Over the years they educated the Gonds through teaching machines in the great [[Hall of Learning]]. In return, the Gonds periodically selected their two most brilliant scholars to become the `companions’ of these mysterious beings.<br>
But when [[Second Doctor|the Doctor]], [[Jamie McCrimmon|Jamie]] and [[Zoe Heriot|Zoe]] arrive on the planet, they soon discover the true evil purpose of the aliens and learn what it really means to be companions of the [[Kroton]]s…


==Illustrations==
But when the Doctor, Jamie and Zoe arrive on the planet, they discover the true, evil purpose of the aliens and find out what it really means to be the companions of the Krotons...
* Contains no illustrated pages


== Deviations from the Televised Story ==
Doctor Who - ''The Krotons'', featuring [[Patrick Troughton]] in the role of the Doctor, was broadcast in [[1968 (releases)|1968]] and was written by [[Robert Holmes]]. This novelization is by [[Terrance Dicks]], who has novelized over sixty Doctor Who television stories; at the time The Krotons was broadcast he was the [[script editor]] of the series.
''To be added''


==Author, Writing and Publishing Notes==
Doctor Who - The Krotons is available as a BBC video.
 
== Chapter titles ==
# A Candidate for Death
# The Rescue
# The Rebels
# The Genius
# The Companions
# The Krotons Awake
# The Militants
# The Attack
# The Second Attack
# Battle Plans
# Eelek's Bargain
# Acid
 
== Deviations from televised story ==
* The Doctor's claim that he is "not a doctor of medicine" is repeated, followed by the omniscient narrator describing this reply "a little unfair[...], since he was in fact a doctor of almost everything."
* The Doctor is amazed that the Krotons feed off living thoughts and feels this justifies their arrogance.
* [[Vana]] justifies avoiding the evacuation by saying she is a scientist and can help [[Beta (The Krotons)|Beta]].
* The continuity error of Beta being in the Underhall when he was left behind in the laboratory is corrected, with his line given to an unnamed engineer (as it was in the original script).
* The comedy business of Beta burning his finger while testing the acid is removed.
 
== Writing and publishing notes ==
* Inside back cover features colour Fantastic Doctor Who Poster Offers!
* Inside back cover features colour Fantastic Doctor Who Poster Offers!
* The cover of the original [[Target Books]] edition featured the artwork of [[Andrew Skilleter]].


==Associated Images==
== Additional cover images ==
<gallery>
<gallery position=center captionalign=center hideaddbutton="true" >
Image:2Krotons.jpg|Cover by [[Alister Pearson]]  
HardbackKrotons.jpg|1985 Hardback edition
StarBooksDominators&Krotons.jpg|1989 Star Books edition.<br />Front and Back Covers by [[Andrew Skilleter]]
2Krotons novel.jpg|1991 edition.<br />Cover by [[Alister Pearson]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Publishing History (UK)==
== British publication history ==
''To be added''
First publication:
 
* Hardback
'''First Publication:'''
: W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
* Hardback  
: W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK  
* Paperback
* Paperback
: Target  
: Target
'''Re-issues:'''
Re-issues:
: 1991 Virgin Publishing with a new cover by Alistair Pearson priced £2.50 (UK)
: 1991 Virgin Publishing with a new cover by Alistair Pearson priced £2.50 (UK)


==International Editions==
== Audiobook ==
''To be added''
This Target Book was released as an audiobook on [[2 April (releases)|2 April]] [[2020 (releases)|2020]] complete and unabridged by [[BBC Audio]] and read by [[Frazer Hines]].
 
The Cover blurb and thumbnail illustrations were retained in the accompanying booklet with sleevenotes by [[David J. Howe]]. Music and sound effects by [[Simon Power]].
 
<gallery position=center captionalign=center hideaddbutton="true" >
The Krotons audiobook.jpg|Audiobook cover
</gallery>


==External Sources==
== External links ==
* '''[[The Target Book]]''' by [[David J Howe]] ([[Telos Publishing]] 2007)
''to be added''
*  [http://www.personal.leeds.ac.uk/~ecl6nb/OnTarget/general/main.htm ''On Target'' a comprehensive guide to the Target novelisations by Tim Neal]


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The Krotons was a novelisation based on the 1968 television serial The Krotons.

Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]

1985 Target Books edition[[edit] | [edit source]]

Many thousands of years ago strange crystalline creatures came down from the stars and settled on the planet of the Gonds.

Over the years they educated the Gonds through teaching machines in the great Hall of Learning. In return, the Gonds periodically selected their two most brilliant scholars to become the 'companions' of these mysterious beings.

But when the Doctor, Jamie and Zoe arrive on the planet, they soon discover the true evil purpose of the aliens and learn what it really means to be companions of the Krotons...

1991 Target Books edition[[edit] | [edit source]]

According to legend, many thousands of years ago strange creatures came from the skies and settled on the planet of the Gonds. They were the Krotons.

And now, every year, the Gond's two greatest scholars are chosen to become the companions of the Krotons. They disappear and are never seen again, but it is held to be a great honour; for only the finest are chosen.

But when the Doctor, Jamie and Zoe arrive on the planet, they discover the true, evil purpose of the aliens and find out what it really means to be the companions of the Krotons...

Doctor Who - The Krotons, featuring Patrick Troughton in the role of the Doctor, was broadcast in 1968 and was written by Robert Holmes. This novelization is by Terrance Dicks, who has novelized over sixty Doctor Who television stories; at the time The Krotons was broadcast he was the script editor of the series.

Doctor Who - The Krotons is available as a BBC video.

Chapter titles[[edit] | [edit source]]

  1. A Candidate for Death
  2. The Rescue
  3. The Rebels
  4. The Genius
  5. The Companions
  6. The Krotons Awake
  7. The Militants
  8. The Attack
  9. The Second Attack
  10. Battle Plans
  11. Eelek's Bargain
  12. Acid

Deviations from televised story[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • The Doctor's claim that he is "not a doctor of medicine" is repeated, followed by the omniscient narrator describing this reply "a little unfair[...], since he was in fact a doctor of almost everything."
  • The Doctor is amazed that the Krotons feed off living thoughts and feels this justifies their arrogance.
  • Vana justifies avoiding the evacuation by saying she is a scientist and can help Beta.
  • The continuity error of Beta being in the Underhall when he was left behind in the laboratory is corrected, with his line given to an unnamed engineer (as it was in the original script).
  • The comedy business of Beta burning his finger while testing the acid is removed.

Writing and publishing notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • Inside back cover features colour Fantastic Doctor Who Poster Offers!
  • The cover of the original Target Books edition featured the artwork of Andrew Skilleter.

Additional cover images[[edit] | [edit source]]

British publication history[[edit] | [edit source]]

First publication:

  • Hardback
W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
  • Paperback
Target

Re-issues:

1991 Virgin Publishing with a new cover by Alistair Pearson priced £2.50 (UK)

Audiobook[[edit] | [edit source]]

This Target Book was released as an audiobook on 2 April 2020 complete and unabridged by BBC Audio and read by Frazer Hines.

The Cover blurb and thumbnail illustrations were retained in the accompanying booklet with sleevenotes by David J. Howe. Music and sound effects by Simon Power.

External links[[edit] | [edit source]]

to be added