Looking for a young adult sci-fi book I read in my teens. Probably written in the 80s. First of a series.
There were 3 or 4 teens who were the main characters, I believe. One was a muscular boy that looked fat. He uses a kris blade knife. There were large cat predators on the planet. I think the protagonist befriends one of the cats who becomes his companion.
Partial match, depending on how clear your memories are, would be Exiles of Colsec by Douglas Hill. The basic premise - group of teens exiled to a remote planet - matches.
Probably written in the 80s.
1984
First of a series.
A trilogy - sequels were Caves of Klydor and Colsec Rebellion.
There were 3 or 4 teens who were the main characters, I believe.
5 - Cord, Jeko, Rontal, Heleth, Samella
One was a muscular boy that looked fat. He uses a kris blade knife.
Partial - Cord was described as muscular but short, a combination that made him look far to others. Used a club I believe rather than a knife.
There were large cat predators on the planet. I think the protagonist befriends one of the cats who becomes his companion.
Not a clear match. There were giant worms, and also aliens who had some cat-like features (fur, sharp teeth, sounded like cats). The latter managed a degree of telepathic communication with Samella, but didn't become companions of any of them.
