DescriptionTeenage Aramina has the unusual ability to hear dragons. Her keen perception causes dismay to her mother, who fears Aramina will desert her family and commit to living the life of a dragonrider. In the land of Pern, Aramina's family is known as the "holdless, " nomads who roam the land to hide from bandits. Aramina must find a way to exploit her unique talent without sacrificing the family she loves. The Girl Who Heard Dragons is narrated by the accomplished actress Constance Towers, best known for her starring role in the daytime TV drama Capitol .
DescriptionReturn to the earliest days of Pernese history with these short stories, which describe the colonization of the planet (the original survey team named the planet P.E.R.N. - "Parallel Earth, Resources Negligible"). In "The Dolphins' Bell, " the colonists must seek the aid of talking dolphins to help them evacuate the Southern Continent following a volcanic eruption. The Dragonriders expand into a second weyr after destroying Thread before it can fall to ground in "The Second Weyr." Other stories include "Rescue Run, " "The Survey PERNc, " and "The Ford of Red Hanrahan."…
DescriptionFantasy fans, rejoice! Seven years after writer and editor Robert Silverberg made publishing history with Legends, his acclaimed anthology of original short novels by some of the greatest writers in fantasy fiction, the long-awaited second volume i…
DescriptionTravel back to the earliest days of Pernese history in this first-ever Dragonriders of Pern short story collection. Join the original survey team as they explore Pern and decide to recommend it for colonization. Share the terror of the evacuation from the…
DescriptionOnce again Pern is in danger. The air trembles with Threadfall, and the holds seethe with rebellion. Piemur, his singing ended by a change of voice, is given a new assignment. On a bold mission to the Southern Hold he will learn the Oldtimers' secret and help Pern rediscover its lost heritage.
DescriptionAnother Turn, and the deadly silver Threads begin falling again. So the bold dragonriders take to the air once more and their magnificent flying dragons swirl and swoop, belching flames that destroy the shimmering strands before they reach the ground. Anne McCaffrey suggests Dragonquest should be heard after Dragonflight and before The White Dragon.
DescriptionLord Jaxom is too young to be allowed to fight the dreaded Thread, so he and Ruth, his white dragon, train themselves in secret. Their delightful, illicit flight leads them into danger - and the chance to prevent unimaginable disaster. This fabulous story of bravery and friendship is narrated by Adrienne Barbeau ( The Fog ). Anne McCaffrey suggests The White Dragon should be heard after Dragonflight and before Dragonquest.
DescriptionFor anyone who has ever dreamt of dragons in the skies, welcome to the planet Pern, where after 10 Turns, Lessa is ready to come out of hiding and reclaim her birthright. She will Impress the young dragon queen and become Weyrwoman of Benden, but will it be enough to save Pern from the deadly falling Threads? Anne McCaffrey suggests Dragonflight should be followed by Dragonquest and The White Dragon.
DescriptionFor more than 30 years, Pern has conjured visions of brave men and women mounted upon the backs of dragons. As anyone knows who has been touched by the storytelling magic of Anne McCaffrey, to hear of the exotic world of Pern is to inhabit it - and to exp…
