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On Dragonwings [Paperback]

Anne McCaffrey (Author)
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September 30, 2003
Perfect for diehard fans as well as readers discovering McCaffrey for the first time, this dazzling new volume features three classic novels from the early years of Pern–Dragonsdawn, Dragonseye, and Moreta.

The spectacular planet Pern seems a paradise to its new colonists–until unimaginable terror turns it into hell. Suddenly deadly spores are falling like silver threads from the sky, destroying everyone and everything they touch. Pern is in mortal danger. The only thing that can stop the Thread is the fire from Pern’s flying dragons. Now, the colonists must join forces with the dragons to burn the Thread before the parasite devours any and all organic life–and turns lush Pern into a barren wasteland.

On Dragonwings traces the story of the early generations on Pern. From the colonists who first created the fire-breathing dragons for protection, through the rise of the dragonriders, these three novels set readers on a daring quest to protect a beautiful and extraordinary planet.

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“Not since St. George set off on his quest has there been such a flap over dragons.”
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“Few are better [than McCaffrey] at mixing elements of high fantasy and hard science fiction.”
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Perfect for diehard fans as well as readers discovering McCaffrey for the first time, this dazzling new volume features three classic novels from the early years of Pern?Dragonsdawn, Dragonseye, and Moreta.

The spectacular planet Pern seems a paradise to its new colonists?until unimaginable terror turns it into hell. Suddenly deadly spores are falling like silver threads from the sky, destroying everyone and everything they touch. Pern is in mortal danger. The only thing that can stop the Thread is the fire from Pern?s flying dragons. Now, the colonists must join forces with the dragons to burn the Thread before the parasite devours any and all organic life?and turns lush Pern into a barren wasteland.

On Dragonwings traces the story of the early generations on Pern. From the colonists who first created the fire-breathing dragons for protection, through the rise of the dragonriders, these three novels set readers on a daring quest to protect a beautiful and extraordinary planet.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 912 pages
  • Publisher: Del Rey; 1 edition (September 30, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0345465652
  • ISBN-13: 978-0345465658
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #263,810 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Anne McCaffrey, the Hugo Award-winning author of the bestselling Dragonriders of Pern® novels, is one of science fiction's most popular authors. With Elizabeth Ann Scarborough she co-authored Changelings and Maelstrom, Books One and Two of The Twins of Petaybee. McCaffrey lives in a house of her own design, Dragonhold-Underhill, in County Wicklow, Ireland.

 

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119 of 122 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars 3 old books in 1 new book, December 22, 2003
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A.J.W. "wcu_rosebud" (robbinsville, nc United States) - See all my reviews
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I preordered this book without realizing that it was a collection of 3 old books (Dragonsdawn, Dragonseye, and Moreta). Unfortunately, I had read all but one already. I would suggest getting the book to anyone who has NOT read at least 2 of these but otherwise it isn't worth it.
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84 of 88 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Still a great book., December 1, 2003
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Don't be fooled, this is three old books stuffed into a new cover. Die-hard McCaffery fans beware: don't buy this one if you own all the others!

But people new to the Dragonriders of Pern series? It's a great, inexpensive way to get the backstory on all your favorite characters! It's a terrific story about survival and friendship. I recommend it.

For you people that have read all the books and are looking for something new: Dragon's Kin, by Anne McCaffery just came out (I'm writing this Dec. 2003) and go check out that one! Haven't read it yet, but it sounds great and I'm looking forward to it!

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85 of 106 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Yet another republishing, November 25, 2003
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Don't mistakenly think this is anything new. It really burns me when publishers do this. This is: Dragonsdawn, Dragonseye, and Moreta repackaged. In tiny fine print at the very bottom of the cover.
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