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A Gift of Dragons
399 pages
An exhilarating collection of tales that invites you to soar through an exotic world on the wings of legendary creatures.
What it feels like
This collection of science-fantasy tales offers a brisk, wondrous journey into an exotic world where the skies are filled with legendary creatures. The mood is deeply triumphant and awe-inspiring, capturing the sheer exhilaration of soaring aloft and the earnest determination of youth. Through evocative, imaginative prose, the narrative explores themes of coming of age, facing deep-seated fears, and the profound bonds between humans and their extraordinary companions. The emotional arc moves steadily from moments of peril and underdog struggle to the thrilling realization of one's true destiny. It is a perfect read for those who delight in classic, heartfelt adventures that celebrate courage, tradition, and the magic of discovering where you truly belong.
- Mood
- exotic
- triumphant
- awe-inspiring
- nostalgic
- Tone
- earnest
- adventurous
- wondrous
- thrilling
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- coming of age · finding destiny · courage and determination · human-animal bonds · overcoming fears
- The writing
- Evocative and imaginative, painting vivid pictures of an exotic world and the exhilarating sensation of flight.
- The arc
- Moves from youthful determination and facing deep-seated fears to the triumphant realization of destiny and belonging.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave classic, earnest science-fantasy adventures centered on deep bonds between humans and mythical creatures.
Content notes
- peril
- family in danger
About the book
For more than thirty years, Pern has conjured visions of brave men and women mounted upon the backs of dragons. As anyone knows who has been touched by the storytelling magic of Anne McCaffrey, to read of the exotic world of Pern is to inhabit it--and to experience its extraordinary dragons is to soar aloft with them and share their dazzling adventures.Now, A Gift of Dragons brings together three beloved stories and a thrilling new tale of Pern in a single volume illustrated with beautiful artwork by Tom Kidd. In "The Smallest Dragonboy," Keevan is the youngest dragonrider candidate, determined to impress a dragon when the next clutch of eggs hatches. But what transpires will surprise everyone--Keevan most of all. In "The Girl Who Heard Dragons," a young girl's rare ability to communicate with dragons puts her family in danger and will bring her face to face with her greatest fears--and with her most secret desire. The "Runner of Pern" is a girl named Tenna, who follows family tradition by delivering messages--and who will find her destiny on the mossy traces that runners have used for centuries under the dragon-filled sky. And finally, a very special gift: an exciting new Pern adventure, published here for the first time, fresh from the imagination of Anne McCaffrey.From the Hardcover edition.
Description from Open Library.
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