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Dragonquest

Anne McCaffrey (1971)

SubgenreFantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages332 (Standard (250-400))
SettingSpace
CSM age13
Goodreads4.1/5 (53387)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceDeath

Protagonist archetypes

Multiple POVsReluctant Hero

Synopsis

Another Turn, and the deadly silver Threads began falling again. So the bold dragonriders took to the air once more and their magnificent flying dragons swirled and swooped, belching flames that destroyed the shimmering strands before they reach the ground. But F'lar knew he had to find a better way to protect his beloved Pern, and he had to find it before the rebellious Oldtimers could breed anymore dissent... before his brother F'nor would be foolhardy enough to launch another suicide mission... and before those dratted fire-lizards could stir up any more trouble!

Is Dragonquest appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Classic science fantasy with dragon-riding heroes protecting their world from alien threads. Contains moderate combat violence and political conflict between traditionalists and reformers, with mild romantic elements.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death and violence.

Who'll love this

Teens will love the majestic dragons and their riders working together to protect their planet from a deadly alien threat while dealing with rebellion and political intrigue.

Tags

Science FantasyDragon RidersPost-Apocalyptic Colony WorldPlanetary Defense