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Moreta

Anne McCaffrey (1983)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages384 (Standard (250-400))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age13
Goodreads4.04/5 (30093)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Synopsis

All seems well on Pern until a mysterious ailment strikes killing myriads of holders, craftsmen, and dragonriders. Pern is left in mortal danger with noone to rise to char the prarasitic Thread. The dragonriders of Pern are in danger from a mutated strain of influenza. The dragonriders of Pern are in danger from a mutated strain of influenza.

Is Moreta appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

A deadly plague sweeps the dragon-riding world of Pern, with mass casualties among riders and civilians; mild romance and no graphic content but themes of death and sacrifice are pervasive.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include mass death, animal death, and terminal illness (see the full list above).

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

A gripping story about a dragonrider fighting to save her world from a deadly plague and the deadly Thread that follows.

Tags

science fantasyplague narrativedragon riderssurvival fiction