Pern Series

Description

Dragonriders of Pern is the dragon rider series against which all dragon fantasies should be measured. McCaffrey weaves a believable, spellbinding tale of a world of men and dragons battling against an uncaring enemy and the capricious self-centeredness of all men. The epic story of how one man, believing in the tales of the past when everyone else ignored them, manages with the help of his co-leader and his brother to save the world, and make themselves legends in the process. Why it's on the list McCaffrey pulls off wonders with her writing - no other author could have concocted or done justice to Pern and its people as she does. The Pern series is possibly the most incredible series you will ever read, from the empathetic and majestic dragons to the likable and unique characters who ride them. She manages to conjure a complex society, has characters that you can't help but become interested in, and writes compelling story lines. And then, of course, there are the dragons - you fall in love with their distinctive personalities just as much as you do with the human characters. You will not be able to wait for the next book. When you sit down to read one, you will tend to forget about the things that you need to do and read the book until it is done. Read if you like Dragons. Sword and Sorcery.

About the Author

Mccaffrey, Anne

Anne McCaffrey (1926-2011) was an American-Irish author best known for her science fiction and fantasy novels. She was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, but spent much of her life in Ireland.McCaffrey's most famous works are the Dragonriders of Pern series, which began with "Dragonflight" in 1968. The series is set on the planet Pern, where humans live in symbiosis with dragons who protect them from a deadly spore known as Thread. The series continued for over twenty novels and has been beloved by generations of readers.McCaffrey was the first woman to win a Hugo Award for Best Novella for her 1971 work "Weyr Search," which was later incorporated into "Dragonflight." She also won a Nebula Award in 1969 for the same work.In addition to the Dragonriders of Pern series, McCaffrey wrote numerous other novels and short stories, including the Ship Who Sang series and the Crystal Singer trilogy. She was known for her strong female characters and her ability to create intricate, fully-realized worlds.McCaffrey passed away in 2011 at the age of 85, but her legacy lives on through her many beloved works of science fiction and fantasy.

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Other Books by Mccaffrey, Anne

The White Dragon

Dragonsdawn

The Chronicles Of Pern: First Fall

The Dolphins' Bell

Rescue Run

Dragonseye

Dragon's Kin

Dragon's Fire

Dragon Harper

Dragonheart

Dragonsblood

Dragongirl

Dragon's Time

Sky Dragons

Moreta: Dragonlady Of Pern

Nerilka's Story

The Masterharper Of Pern

A Gift Of Dragons: Illustrated Stories

Dragonflight

Dragonquest

Dragonsinger

Dragondrums

The Renegades Of Pern

All The Weyrs Of Pern

The Dolphins Of Pern

Dragonsong

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