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Synopsis
Scores of dragons are dead after plague swept across the world of Pern, and now the Weyrs are struggling to rebuild before Threadfall destroys everything—and everyone—left alive. Their best hope lies with a group of new dragonriders who have volunteered to brave the dangers of an unexplored island populated by vicious wild felines and voracious tunnel-snakes to create a safe home for their young dragons, whose offspring will hopefully replenish Pern’s decimated population. But their leader, Xhinna, the first female rider of a blue dragon, faces an uphill battle to win the respect of her peers, especially after tragedy leaves the new colony reeling. The way forward seems to lie with the awesome ability of the dragons to travel through time. But that power comes with risks: By venturing into the past, Xhinna may jeopardize the very future she has sworn to save.
Is Sky Dragons appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This Pern novel features a female dragon rider facing prejudice while leading a colony to rebuild after plague devastation. Contains moderate action violence (wild animals, natural threats) and the weight of death/loss, but no graphic content or explicit romance.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, animal death, and plague/epidemic (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy following the first female blue dragon rider as she fights prejudice, explores a dangerous island, and uses time travel to save her world.