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Dragon's kin

by Anne McCaffrey, Todd McCaffrey

In a remote mining settlement on Pern, a young boy is chosen to hatch and train a watch-wher after a tragic accident. Alongside a mysterious friend, he explores the creature's unique abilities while navigating growing social tensions that threaten the camp.

Accession 32348 ISBN 0593052870 Publisher Bantam Press
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