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Dragon Kin: Pern 17 by Anne McCaffrey — A Masterpiece in Fantasy Storytelling

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Anne McCaffrey's Dragon Kin is the seventeenth book in the Pern series, a science fantasy series set on the planet Pern, a world where dragons and humans live in symbiosis. The novel follows the adventures of Jaxom, a young man who is destined to become the next Dragonrider.

Dragon's Kin (Pern Book 17)

by Anne McCaffrey

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2050 KB
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Print length	:	320 pages

Plot Summary

Jaxom is a young man who lives on the planet Pern. He is the son of Lord Groghe and Lady AIVAS, two of the most powerful people on the planet. Jaxom is also a Dragonrider, a member of an elite group of people who can ride dragons. Dragonriders are responsible for protecting Pern from the Thread, a deadly space-borne organism that threatens to destroy the planet.

Jaxom is a talented Dragonrider, but he is also reckless and impulsive. He often gets into trouble, and his actions often put his fellow Dragonriders in danger. However, Jaxom is also a loyal friend and a brave warrior, and he is always willing to fight for what he believes in.

In Dragon Kin, Jaxom is tasked with a dangerous mission. He must travel to the Southern Continent to find a new Weyr, a place where dragons can lay their eggs. The mission is dangerous, but Jaxom is determined to succeed. He knows that the future of Pern depends on it.

Characters

Jaxom is the main character in Dragon Kin. He is a young man who is destined to become the next Dragonrider. Jaxom is a talented Dragonrider, but he is also reckless and impulsive. He often gets into trouble, but his actions often put his fellow Dragonriders in danger. However, Jaxom is also a loyal friend and a brave warrior, and he is always willing to fight for what he believes in.

Lytol is Jaxom's dragon. He is a young dragon, but he is already one of the largest and most powerful dragons on Pern. Lytol is fiercely loyal to Jaxom, and he is always willing to protect him, even at the cost of his own life.

F'lar is the Weyrleader of Benden Weyr. He is a powerful and respected Dragonrider, and he is Jaxom's mentor. F'lar is a wise and experienced leader, and he is always willing to help Jaxom, even when Jaxom makes mistakes.

Lessa is the Weyrwoman of Benden Weyr. She is a powerful and respected Dragonrider, and she is Jaxom's friend and confidante. Lessa is a kind and compassionate leader, and she is always willing to listen to Jaxom's concerns.

Themes

Dragon Kin is a novel about many things, including friendship, loyalty, courage, and sacrifice. The novel also explores the relationship between humans and dragons, and the importance of working together to achieve a common goal.

Dragon Kin is a masterpiece of fantasy storytelling. The novel is well-written, the characters are well-developed, and the plot is exciting and suspenseful. I highly recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys fantasy, science fiction, or adventure.

About the Author

Anne McCaffrey was an American science fantasy writer. She is best known for her Dragonriders of Pern series, which has sold over 10 million copies worldwide. McCaffrey was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1926. She began writing in the early 1950s, and her first novel, Restoree, was published in 1967. McCaffrey died in 2011.

Dragon's Kin (Pern Book 17)

by Anne McCaffrey

4.7 out of 5