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This is the first of three volumes in the Dragonriders of Pern trilogy and appeared first in three issues of Analog Science Fiction Magazine from 1967 to 1968. Appropriate for young readers as well as those more mature, this series offers the voracious reader a chance to surround themselves with an incredible tale of astonishing depth and emotion. Though there are some sensual passages in the book and series, nothing too graphic is described and the overall message of the story is one of commitment, strength, ingenuity and survival. This installment introduces us to Lessa, a kitchen drudge with an axe to grind with her master,whose plans for vengeance are ruined by the appearance of dragons from the sky. Chosen to stand for possible selection and impression by a new Queen Dragon, her life is turned inside out. In this masterfully written series, dragons are noble creatures displaying emotional depth and wisdom. There is no "magic" to speak of, but the story is never-the-less spellbinding and addictive. While the central character of this installment is a young woman, young male readers will still enjoy it immensely. Later installments focus more tightly on male characters, though there are many examples of strong female characters throughout the experience to hold young female reader's attention to the very end. I highly recommend this series to anyone searching for a new "fix" after reading the Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings series of stories. As there are more than a dozen stories in the Pern chronicles, this quick read is just the beginning.Read full review
Terrific fantasy books set in Anne McCaffrey's world of Pern. I bought them for my granddaughter.
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The fantastic world of Pern and the dragons that protect it with their lifetime human partners. Follow the lives of F'lar and Lessa and all the dragon riders and the other inhabitants of Pern as the Red Star nears for another Pass.
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