Books like The White Dragon by Anne McCaffrey
Set on the planet Pern, colonised centuries ago by Earth settlers seeking a more agrarian life, the world is protected by dragons who form telepathic bonds with human riders. When the deadly Thread rains down from a neighbouring planet every few hundred years, the dragons and their riders defend the colony. In this story, young Lord Jaxom, destined to inherit a Hold, cannot ignore the plight of a tiny, seemingly doomed white dragon egg. He takes the runt under his wing, defying expectations and forging an unexpected partnership that will test his future and the bond between dragon and rider.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Anne McCaffrey
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