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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One of my favorite books of all time.
A good addition to the beautiful and imaginative Pern series.
Love anne Mccaffery. great book
Anne McCaffrey is a forerunner at presenting dragons to readers as wonderful creatures in a non-mythical form. This is where to begin. I have read this book several times and gifted it to young adults. And I will probably read it again.
I am a long time enthustic fan of Anne McMaffrey. It started with her book, “The Restorree”. Her books are always riveting, and filled with adventure, well rounded
chacters, and logical outcomes. All of her books are independent of each other yet can be part of a series, such as this book Dragonflight. In fact, it is the first of a very long series.
I am delighted that her son, Todd McMaffrey, has kept the texture of the Dragonflight Series , but has added his own touch to a highly successful series.
Love Anne McCaffrey. Her books are never disappointing
Wonderful intro to the world of PERN and the DRAGONS and RIDERS! More SF than Fantasy, the PERN saga will keep u engrossed!
Not the first time I’ve read this book, and the entire series. This is one of the series books I read over and over and re-enjoy every time. Highly recommend read of my collection.
I just love the dragons of Pern. Many of these books I have read several times.
Very entertaining and vivid descriptions of this interesting world.
Couldn’t put it down!
How can you not enjoy anything this author writes. I highly recommend this book and any other book Anne McCaffrey has written. I have not read them all but I am working on it.
I have always loved Anne McCaffery’s books. I have been rereading this one for the last 40+ years. I love the characters, the story line and Anne’s fresh ideas in her fantasy books.
Good for young adults
Very enjoyable
love the story , the world and people that she has created are very vivid and really.
this is the start of an incredible series. I highly suggest Pern as a world to visit, her characters are well developed, fully formed and the author allows you to see an event from many eyes. if you want to be addicted and enthralled by a writer, this is one of the best. though, avoid the stories by her son Todd. he is a very pale imitation of his mother.
. Loved the book. And dragons
It was a very good read!
This was my first introduction to Anne McCaffrey, and it was an excellant book.
I read this book the first time as a teen, not long after it was written. I have read it at least 5 times in the last 30+ years, because the characters are people I came to care about any their world fascinating. Even though I know it off by heart now, I find the return visits to F’lar, F’nor, Lessa and their dragons enjoyable, like seeing old friends and reminiscing. Always a pleasure.