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Dragonsdawn

by Anne McCaffrey

When the paradise planet of Pern is threatened by deadly falling spores known as Thread, colonists genetically engineer native, fire-breathing lizards into giant, rideable dragons to defend their new home.

Accession 32346 ISBN 0345331605 Publisher Del Rey Books (Firm), Ballantine Books (Firm)
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