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Key Phrases: tithing trains, brown rider, bronze rider, Benden Weyr, Master Robinton, Fort Weyr (more...)
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Anne McCaffrey's Pern is one of the most memorable worlds in science fiction and fantasy. Humans and their flying dragon companions live in fear of thread, a caustic, deadly material that falls sporadically from space. But when the thread doesn't fall for a long time, people become complacent, forgetting that it is the brave dragonriders who can save them from the periodic threat. But when the thread falls, human and dragon heroes must fight the scourge. This edition encompasses the first three unforgettable novels of McCaffrey's epic series: Dragonflight, Dragonquest, and The White Dragon.


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Finally together in one volume, the first three books in the world's most beloved science fiction series, THE DRAGONRIDERS OF PERN, by Anne McCaffrey, one of the great science fiction writers of all time: DRAGONFLIGHT, DRAGONQUEST, THE WHITE DRAGON. Those who know these extraordinary tales will be able to re-visit with Lessa, F'lar, Ruth, Lord Jaxon, and all the others. And for those just discovering this magical place, there are incomparable tales of danger, deceit, and daring, just waiting to be explored..
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  • Paperback: 832 pages
  • Publisher: Del Rey (October 12, 1988)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0345340248
  • ISBN-13: 978-0345340245
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (87 customer reviews)
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tithing trains, brown rider, bronze rider, holdless men, several dragonlengths, black reef rock, empty weyr, weyr ledge, more firestone, little white dragon, queens weyr, glow baskets, own weyr, firestone sacks, hot klah, proper dragon, grub life, fighting straps, brown dragon, runner beasts, queen egg, lower caverns, harper girl, southern venture, bronze dragon
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Benden Weyr, Master Robinton, Fort Weyr, Lord Holder, Ruatha Hold, Lord Groghe, Telgar Hold, Lord Jaxom, Cove Hold, Fort Hold, Lady Gemma, Lord of Ruatha, Telgar Weyr, Star Stone, Master Oldive, Lord Asgenar, Lord Lytol, Meron of Nabol, Ista Weyr, Ruath Hold, Lemos Hold, Lord Sangel, Lord Warder, Dawn Sisters, Lord Larad
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1.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT STORY, HORRIBLE EDITION, September 8, 2003
By Nathan (Hudsonville, Michigan USA) - See all my reviews
In The Dragonriders of Pern, Anne McCaffrey creates a stunning and richly detailed world. It's clear on reading these stories that they are very dear to McCaffrey's heart. Her blend of science, music and human drama are supported by a wholly believable mythology which bridges the gap between our earth and Pern.

Unfortunately, this edition was hastily thrown together without any regard for the author's hard work. On seemingly every page there are typographical errors so severe that McCaffrey's spell is broken. Character names constantly shift spelling. Words are misspelled, mixed up and changed to the point that the prose completely falls apart. At times geographic locations on Pern are switched with character names...this is a work of Science Fiction/Fantasy but when the place where you live starts talking all believability goes out the window. The sloppy editing of the edition was so bad I ended up buying individual copies of Dragonflight, Dragonquest and The White Dragon. I noticed none of the errors I saw in the three-in-one volume.

I highly recommend reading Dragonflight, Dragonquest, and The White Dragon, but save yourself the confusion and disappointment of this three-in-one edition. Buy each separately.

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5.0 out of 5 stars There is no better book, November 26, 2002
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This review is from: The Dragonriders of Pern: Dragonflight, Dragonquest, the White Dragon (School & Library Binding)
Ever since I first picked up this book, Anne McCaffrey has been my favorite author. The Pern series is the most incredible I have ever read, from the majestic, yet empathetic dragons to the likable and unique characters who ride them. I cannot begin to calculate the number of times I have read and re-read the Pern series, especially these first three books. Anne McCaffrey pulls off wonders with her writing -- no other author could have concocted or done justice to Pern and its people as she does. Lessa especially is such an intricate, complicated, and wonderful character that I would have loved this book if she were the only detailed character, and I look to her as my first role-model. Not only am I in love with F'lar, Masterharper Robinton, and Jaxom, but they make this series more than just my favorite, but one that really affects my life as well. I have read every book about Pern that I could, and I will never tire of this world and its dragons. Anybody who likes science fiction or fantasy will love it, as will anybody who likes to read at all.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Be warned, great books, lousy edition, December 23, 2006
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I read these books years ago. I am glad to say I enjoyed rereading them just as much now as I did then. However, as at least one other reviewer noted, this is a lousy edition. There are numerous typographical errors that totally ruin the joy of a good read. Read these books, just not this edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Anne McCaffrey is great
I love this series. Anne is very good at bringing readers into the world she created. The only book I have still not been able to finish is "The Renegades of Pern", it is just not... Read more
Published 12 days ago by Dave Garr

4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant premise, less than brilliant writing, a guilty pleasure!
I've loved the Dragonriders of Pern series since I was a kid and still enjoy re-reading them as an adult. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars I entered the world of Pern
In my 60's, I was proded by two of my daughters to start reading the Pern series. I fell in love with all of the characters. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great attention to detail of a society
I have read many of the books in this whole series and liked it so much that I bought this one to get my grandson started on the series.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars for Errors
This is a great series, however, the editorial errors makes it hard to read sometimes. There are many spelling mistakes that sometimes detract from the story. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Three of the best in one!
Anne McCaffrey is one of my favorite authors. I have not yet read everything she has ever written, but I'm almost there. Read more
Published 17 months ago by M. G. Cary

4.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorites
This series is one of my favs. The story is original and the characters and action make for pleasant reading. An excellent read, especially for little girls.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Anne McCaffrey-need I say more?
Ok, I read Dragonflight for the first time in 1995 when I was in 9th grade. I fell in love with this author after reading that book, and since then I have tried to read everything... Read more
Published on November 5, 2007 by Elizabethann

5.0 out of 5 stars Pleasurable and wonderous!
This trilogy and the Harper Hall trilogy were the first adult SF-Fantasy I read as a voracious 7th grader. Read more
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I have had a lifelong love of all things dragon and have long been a fan of Anne McCaffrey and her Dragonriders of Pern series. Read more
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