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A gift of dragons / Anne McCaffrey

This collection features four stories set in the world of Pern, exploring the lives of its inhabitants and their dragons. It includes tales of a young dragonrider candidate, a girl with telepathic abilities, and a messenger delivering news across the landscape.

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Accession Number: 33654

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Binding Type: Hard Back

Dimensions: 190.00mm (H) × 127.00mm (W) × 25.00mm (T)

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