Series: The Pern Series
Volume: 5
Genre: SF
Pages: 475 pages
Publisher: Del Rey
Price: 3.99
Reader Rating: 9 out of 10
Votes: 10
Volume: 5
Genre: SF
Pages: 475 pages
Publisher: Del Rey
Price: 3.99
Reader Rating: 9 out of 10
Votes: 10
Description: Never had there been as close a bonding as the one that existed between the daring and adventurous young Lord Jaxom and his extraordinary white dragon, Ruth. Pure white and incredibly agile, Ruth was a dragon of many talents, though almost everyone on Pern thought he was a runt that would never amount to anything. But Jaxom knew better, knew he could teach his dragon to fly and to destroy the deadly silver Threads that fell from the sky. Disobeying all rules, Jaxom and Ruth trained in secret. their illicit flights seemed but a minor disobedience - until they found themselves in the path of danger and in a position to prevent the biggest disaster of all!
Jaxom and Ruth set out to discover Pern and themselves. Their growth to adulthood leads them into brave actions, and they prevent a war between dragons and their riders. Jaxom catches a major illness and while being cured finds the woman he wants as his companion. Knowing this, he takes the necessary steps to be confirmed as the Lord Holder of Ruatha. His life changes and so does Pern. Jaxom has made a startling discovery that will alter Pern's past and set it on a new path for the future.
Winner in 1979 of the Ditmar (Australia), Streza (Eurocon), and Gandalf (WorldCon) awards. Published 22 editions including Italian, German, Japanese, Spanish, Portugese, and French translations.
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