Volume I of The Dragonriders of Pern®, the groundbreaking series by master storyteller Anne McCaffrey On a beautiful world called Pern, an ancient way of life is about to come under attack from a myth that is all too real. Lessa is an outcast survivor—her parents murdered, her birthright stolen—a strong young woman who has never stopped dreaming of revenge. But when an ancient threat to Pern … threat to Pern reemerges, Lessa will rise—upon the back of a great dragon with whom she shares a telepathic bond more intimate than any human connection. Together, dragon and rider will fly . . . and Pern will be changed forever.
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Great I fi into an original world
You have to read all of Anne McCaffery’s books. Very readable and enjoyable
The entire Pern series is engaging and filled with insight and great characters. One of my favorite fantasy authors.
Ann continues to do great things with this series.
Great part of a series
I have been re-reading this book at least once a year for nearly 50 years.
One of my favorite books from one of my favorite series/authors.
Have read everything by this author. Wonderful storyteller
A series I read over and over
I loved this series for 40 years and have all her books.
A classic!
One of my favorite books ever. The start of an amazing series.
Love Pern and the Dragon Riders
I didn’t want to leave the world she created!
#1 of a series I enjoyed immensely decades ago. Wonderful Human/Dragon interactions.
A wonderful world to get lost in!
Enjoyed the series as a kid, seeing it through new eyes as an adult. Great read!
if you read this book, you will not rest until you read the whole series
If you want to go to a wonderfully described world and well developed characters,
OPEN YOUR MIND TO WONDER
I have been reading SciFi and Fantasy for the last 58 years. The Pern stories by Anne McCafferty are among my most favorite to read and re-read!
Love Anne McCaffrey’s world building. Her imagination really brings world, characters, and creatures to life. Fantasy at it’s best!!!