Pern: Dragon’s Kin : A New Novel of Pern (Series #17) (Paperback)

The Dragonriders of Pern learn about the special talents of the Watch-whers in this new novel by the beloved McCaffrey and her son. "Another delightful entry in the Pern series."–"Publishers Weekly." Postponed from 12/04 "Personable characters and superb storytelling make this an excellent choice. . . . Essential for Pern fans of all ages."–Library Journal (starred review)

The son of a miner, Kindan has no expectations for any other life. He loves his lessons with the camp’s harper, but music isn’t part of a miner’s future. He also enjoys helping out with the camp’s watch-wher– a creature distantly related to dragons and uniquely suited to work in dark, cold spaces–but even that important job can’t promise a future above the ground. Then disaster strikes. In one terrible instant, Kindan loses his family and the camp loses its watch-wher. It will take a new friendship and a new responsibility to teach Kindan that even a seemingly impossible dream is never out of reach . . . and that light can be found in the deepest darkness.

"A guaranteed pleaser [in] one of SF’s most splendid and longest-lived sagas."–Booklist

"Another delightful entry in the Pern series."–Publishers Weekly• Author: Anne McCaffrey,Todd J McCaffrey • ISBN:9780345462008 • Format:Paperback • Publication Date:2004-12-28