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  • Dragonsdawn

  • Dragonriders of Pern, Book 9
  • By: Anne McCaffrey
  • Narrated by: Dick Hill
  • Length: 15 hrs and 8 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (2,581 ratings)

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Dragonsdawn

By: Anne McCaffrey
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The beautiful planet Pern seemed a paradise to its new colonists - until unimaginable terror turned it into hell. Suddenly, deadly spores were falling like silver threads from the sky, devouring everything - and everyone - in their path. It began to look as if the colony, cut off from Earth and lacking the resources to combat the menace, was doomed.

Then, some of the colonists noticed that the small, dragon-like lizards that inhabited their new world were joining the fight against Thread, breathing fire on it and teleporting to safety. If only, they thought, the dragonets were big enough for a human to ride and intelligent enough to work as a team with a rider...

And so they set their most talented geneticist to work to create the creatures Pern so desperately needed - Dragons!

Pay another visit to Pern.
©1989 Anne McCaffrey (P)2005 Brilliance Audio

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"Newcomers will find McCaffrey's latest an accessible introduction to the world of Pern." ( Library Journal)

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The origin of Pern and the dragonriders

The story is great, with characters you can love. It answers a lot of questions, even those you didn't know you had. After reading this book and the short stories in Dragon's Eye, you will be an expert on the origins of Pern and its society.

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Here be dragons

As good as I remember from being a kid . I remember first reading the series in grade school and being awed at the amazing detail inscribe in the peen series a good read for all mild sexual content, and language but not too bad is rate it pg 13

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Great book!

Looking for some great science fiction mixed with amazing fantasy? Well this is your book series. So many scientific references and great ideas for those who enjoy fast paced fantasy that you will be kept on the edge of you seat and wanting to listen to the next section, even though you are tired and should be sleeping.

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Review with prejudice

I first encountered Pern some 30 yrs ago and immediately wrote the author of my delight in her effort with the hope for more books. well, as we all know she has done us proud. you will be pleased and entrighed with what she has done. Don't miss a wonderful trip . get the next in line book its well worth your time and money!

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My Favorite Series of All Time

Anyone who loves fantasy, dragons, science, or adventure would love this series. Anne McCaffrey has a way with words that throws you into the experience headfirst. I’ve read most of this series, mostly while I was growing up, and it is full of wonder. The detail she took to create the world of Pern is truly magical and I recommend this series, particularly this book and Dragonflight, to everyone I know who reads or listens to audiobooks. And the narrator, Dick Hill, did a wonderful job of capturing the characters’ attitudes and personalities in his tone of voice. Fantastic, so glad I listened!

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great storytelling

loved this book. loved the narrator's voice. He did an excellent job. can not wait to listen to the next book

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An Absolute Must Read/Listen!

If you have ever read any of the Dragonriders series, this book is a must. Basically a origin story.

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Excellent Read

Enjoy this story. It will not disappoint
It is an excellent adventure story read beautifully to you

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A great read.

I stumbled onto this world many years ago, I was young . love and miss you.

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Absolutely wonderful!

Love the book! Dick Hill's performance (and it was most definitely a performance and NOT just a narration) was absolutely superb!!!

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