{"product_id":"dragonriders-of-pern-5-books-collection-set-anne-mccaffrey-fiction-paperback","title":"Dragonriders of Pern 5 Books Collection Set by Anne McCaffrey - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDragonflight\u003cbr\u003eDragonquest\u003cbr\u003eThe White Dragon\u003cbr\u003eDragonsong\u003cbr\u003eDragonsinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Transworld (Corgi)\u003cbr\u003eSeries: Dragonriders of Pern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis five-book paperback collection brings together Anne McCaffrey's original Dragonriders of Pern novels in one great-value set for fans old and new. Follow dragonrider Lessa and bronze rider F'lar as they battle the deadly Thread in Dragonflight and Dragonquest, witness the transformation of young Jaxom and his white dragon Ruth in The White Dragon, and meet Harper Hall heroine Menolly as she finds her true calling in Dragonsong and Dragonsinger. A must-have introduction to one of science fiction's most beloved and influential sagas, perfect for both new and longtime Pern fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnne McCaffrey's Dragonriders of Pern series is one of the most enduring works of science fantasy ever published, blending telepathic dragons, a richly imagined feudal world, and genuine emotional depth. This set opens with Dragonflight, the award-nominated novel that introduces Pern, a planet under constant threat from a deadly, spore-like substance called Thread that falls from the sky. Lessa, the last surviving member of a murdered holder family, bonds with a golden dragon queen and rises to lead Benden Weyr alongside bronze rider F'lar. Dragonquest continues the story years later, as tensions rise between the dragonriders and the holds they protect, testing old loyalties and uncovering new dangers to Pern itself. The White Dragon follows young Lord Jaxom and his unique, undersized white dragon Ruth as he carves out his own unconventional place in Pernese society, defying expectations at every turn. Rounding out the collection, Dragonsong and Dragonsinger shift focus to Menolly, a gifted young musician who flees her unsupportive family, discovers nine fire lizards, and earns a place at the prestigious Harper Hall, learning to master her musical gift while navigating rivalries among the apprentices. Together these books form the heart of the original Pern trilogy plus the beloved Harper Hall storyline, blending political intrigue, coming-of-age drama, and McCaffrey's singular vision of dragons bonded to human riders across a vividly realized world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive paperback novels from the Dragonriders of Pern saga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the original trilogy plus two Harper Hall favorites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new condition, ready to read or gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for sci-fi and fantasy fans of all ages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDragonflight — Lessa bonds with a queen dragon to lead Pern's fight against Thread.\u003cbr\u003eDragonquest — Old rivalries test the alliance between dragonriders and the holds.\u003cbr\u003eThe White Dragon — Jaxom bonds with Ruth, an undersized white dragon.\u003cbr\u003eDragonsong — Menolly flees home and bonds with nine fire lizards.\u003cbr\u003eDragonsinger — Menolly trains at Harper Hall, honing her musical gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnne McCaffrey was an American-Irish author best known for creating the Dragonriders of Pern series, one of the longest-running and most beloved science fantasy sagas ever published. She was the first woman to win a Hugo Award for fiction and the first to win a Nebula Award. Over a career spanning decades, McCaffrey expanded the world of Pern across dozens of novels and short stories, influencing generations of science fiction and fantasy writers. She continued writing until her death in 2011, with her son Todd McCaffrey later continuing the Pern series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fantastic entry point into a legendary saga, this five-book set makes a wonderful birthday gift, holiday present, or summer reading pick for sci-fi and fantasy lovers. Brand new and ready to enjoy, it's an easy way to build a classic collection or introduce a young reader to the world of Pern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anne McCaffrey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58894952759670,"sku":"MAN-VRT-PNG-U252160-9124029890","price":61.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/dragonriders-of-pern-anne-mccaffrey-paperback-98938998.jpg?v=1791282446","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/dragonriders-of-pern-5-books-collection-set-anne-mccaffrey-fiction-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}