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Pern (Chronological Order) Series

26 primary works • 52 total works
Books containing stories of Pern are inserted into this list chronologically for that story.
Omnibus editions are at the end of this list.

Each book in the series is a whole story with a beginning and an ending, however the plot of each book relies heavily on the prior books in the series.

Book 1

Dragonsdawn
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4.23 · 41838 Ratings · 853 Reviews · published 1988 · 85 editions
Deadly spores threaten the human colony of Pern un…

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    Book 2

    The Chronicles of Pern: First Fall
    by
    4.08     · 18275 Ratings · 387 Reviews · published 1993 · 2 editions
    Here are five gripping episodes of early Pern -- f…

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    The Dolphins' Bell
    by
    4.12     · 3063 Ratings · 37 Reviews · published 1993 · 9 editions
    an alternate cover edition can be found here

    A tale…

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    The Second Weyr
    by
    4.31     · 521 Ratings · 9 Reviews · 1 edition
    From The Chronicles of Pern: First Fall by Anne Mc…

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    Rescue Run
    by
    3.89     · 1670 Ratings · 45 Reviews · published 1991 · 8 editions
    The distress call was sent by Pernese settlers who…

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    Book 3

    Dragonseye
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    4.06     · 15060 Ratings · 304 Reviews · published 1996 · 61 editions
    In Anne McCaffrey's New York Times bestselling DRA…

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    Book 4

    Dragon's Kin
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    3.99     · 11021 Ratings · 324 Reviews · published 2003 · 39 editions
    “Personable characters and superb storytelling mak…

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    Book 5

    Dragon's Fire
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    4.02     · 10299 Ratings · 277 Reviews · published 2006 · 36 editions
    Bringing fresh wonders and dangers to light in the…

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    Book 6

    Dragon Harper
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    4.11     · 11132 Ratings · 329 Reviews · published 2007 · 4 editions
    For millions of readers the world over, the name P…

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    Book 7

    Dragonheart
    by
    4.17     · 14108 Ratings · 257 Reviews · published 2008 · 3 editions
    In Dragon's Kin, bestselling author Anne McCaffrey…

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    Book 8

    Dragonsblood
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    4.06     · 9799 Ratings · 285 Reviews · published 2005 · 2 editions
    Pern AL 50: the geneticist Wind Blossom is nearing…

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    Book 9

    Dragongirl
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    4.07     · 6445 Ratings · 284 Reviews · published 2010 · 4 editions
     
    Young Fiona, rider of the gold queen Talenth, has…

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    Book 10

    Dragon's Time
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    4.01     · 5557 Ratings · 280 Reviews · published 2011 · 5 editions
    For the first time in more than three years, bests…

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    Book 11

    Sky Dragons
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    4.05     · 5240 Ratings · 284 Reviews · published 2012 · 4 editions
    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
     
    Scores of dragons are …

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    Book 12

    Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern
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    4.04     · 30112 Ratings · 590 Reviews · published 1984 · 75 editions
    The future of the planet rests in the hands of Mor…

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    Voorbij Tussen
    by
    4.01     · 206 Ratings · 18 Reviews · published 2003 · 2 editions
    "Beyond Between" is a novelette by Anne McCaffrey …

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    Book 13

    Nerilka's Story
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    3.87     · 18717 Ratings · 347 Reviews · published 1987 · 7 editions
    Everyone, holder and dragonrider alike, pitched in…

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    Legends II
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    3.91     · 3900 Ratings · 179 Reviews · published 1998 · 1 edition
    Realm of the Elderlings: Homecoming / Robin Hobb
    A …

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    Book 14

    The Masterharper of Pern
    by
    4.27     · 25700 Ratings · 458 Reviews · published 1998 · 58 editions
    MasterSinger Merelan and Harper Petiron were a bri…

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    Book 15

    A Gift of Dragons
    by
    4.23     · 6905 Ratings · 255 Reviews · published 2002 · 16 editions
    For more than thirty years, Pern has conjured visi…

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    Book 16

    Dragonflight
    by
    4.08     · 144670 Ratings · 5100 Reviews · published 1968 · 159 editions
    How can one girl save an entire world?

    To the noble…

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    The Smallest Dragonboy
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    4.28     · 5247 Ratings · 81 Reviews · published 1973 · 4 editions
    "The Smallest Dragonboy" is set during the Ninth P…

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    Book 17

    Dragonquest
    by
    4.10     · 53447 Ratings · 1274 Reviews · published 1971 · 113 editions
    Another Turn, and the deadly silver Threads began …

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    Book 18

    Dragonsong
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    4.26     · 59316 Ratings · 2047 Reviews · published 1976 · 94 editions
    Fifteen-year-old Menolly allies with magnificent d…

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    Book 19

    Dragonsinger
    by
    4.31     · 49101 Ratings · 1189 Reviews · published 1977 · 71 editions
    Menolly needs more than music’s power to make it a…

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    Book 20

    Dragondrums
    by
    4.11     · 38627 Ratings · 861 Reviews · published 1979 · 17 editions
    As Menolly uncovers magic and intrigue, mischievou…

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    Book 21

    The White Dragon
    by
    4.20     · 51101 Ratings · 1186 Reviews · published 1978 · 3 editions
    Volume III of The Dragonriders of Pern®, the influ…

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    A Time When
    by
    4.50     · 232 Ratings · 1 Reviews · 1 edition
    Follows Jaxom and his white dragon, Ruth, through …

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    The Dragonlover's Guide to Pern
    by
    4.27     · 10541 Ratings · 57 Reviews · published 1997 · 16 editions
    An indispensable companion guide to the wonderful …

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    Book 22

    The Renegades of Pern
    by
    3.93     · 21448 Ratings · 416 Reviews · published 1989 · 74 editions
    As long as the people of Pern could remember, the …

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    The Girl Who Heard Dragons
    by
    3.92     · 11547 Ratings · 154 Reviews · published 1985 · 19 editions
    paperback, vg++

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    Book 23

    All the Weyrs of Pern
    by
    4.23     · 27363 Ratings · 495 Reviews · published 1991 · 75 editions
    For generations, the dragonriders had dedicated th…

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    Book 24

    The Dolphins of Pern
    by
    4.04     · 19493 Ratings · 368 Reviews · published 1994 · 4 editions
    In a new Pern novel that takes place a decade afte…

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    Book 25

    The Skies of Pern
    by
    4.12     · 16508 Ratings · 318 Reviews · published 2001 · 3 editions
    The long-awaited new Dragonriders of Pern® novel f…

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    Get Off the Unicorn: Stories
    by
    3.91     · 6612 Ratings · 145 Reviews · published 1977 · 7 editions
    Open these pages and discover 14 remarkable storie…

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    Legends
    by
    3.92     · 7722 Ratings · 317 Reviews · published 1998 · 36 editions
    Acclaimed writer and editor Robert Silverberg gath…

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    A Dragon-Lover's Treasury of the Fantastic
    by
    3.89     · 642 Ratings · 34 Reviews · published 1994 · 15 editions
    Dragons are monsters, mages, heroes, horrors. Drag…

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    Nebula Award Stories 3
    by
    3.83     · 142 Ratings · 15 Reviews · published 1968 · 13 editions
    Contents

    7 • Introduction (Nebula Award Stories N…

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    The Atlas of Pern
    by
    4.22     · 2867 Ratings · 28 Reviews · published 1984 · 5 editions
    Combines descriptive entries with detailed maps an…

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    The People of Pern
    by
    4.29     · 2240 Ratings · 44 Reviews · published 1988 · 8 editions
    A book illustrating various characters for the Ann…

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    Book 1, 3, 12

    On Dragonwings: Dragonsdawn / Dragonseye / Moreta
    by
    4.43     · 2234 Ratings · 22 Reviews · published 2003 · 5 editions
    Perfect for diehard fans as well as readers discov…

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    La Ballade de Pern, l’Intégrale Tome 1
    by
    4.10     · 90 Ratings · 4 Reviews · published 1997 · 1 edition
    Contenu: « L’Aube des Dragons », « Les Dauphins de…

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    Book 3, 14, 25

    Anne McCaffrey Pern Collection
    by
    4.68     · 753 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2002 · 1 edition
    Dragonseye (also Red Star Rising): Thread: deadly …

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    Book 12-13

    Moreta's Ride: Moreta, Dragonlady of Pern / Nerilka's Story
    by
    4.43     · 1342 Ratings · 15 Reviews · published 1983 · 4 editions
    Moreta, the business-like Weyrwoman of Fort Weyr, …

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    La Ballade de Pern, l'Intégrale Tome 2
    by
    4.54     · 46 Ratings · published 2011 · 1 edition
    Les habitants de Pern est se pressent au Fort de R…

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    Nerilka's Story & The Coelura
    by
    4.11     · 1677 Ratings · 47 Reviews · published 1987 · 12 editions
    Alternate cover edition of ISBN 9780552128179

    A dea…

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    La Ballade de Pern, l'Intégrale Tome 3
    by
    4.61     · 44 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 1997 · 1 edition
    Quatre fois par millénaire, la planète Pern est me…

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    Book 16-17

    Dragonflight / Dragonquest
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    4.47     · 11417 Ratings · 85 Reviews · published 1967 · 8 editions
    Dragonflight and Dragonquest are the first two ins…

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    Book 16-17, 21

    The Dragonriders of Pern: Books 1-3
    by
    4.28     · 31430 Ratings · 692 Reviews · published 1988 · 2 editions
    Together in one volume—the first three books in th…

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    Book 18-19

    Dragonsong / Dragonsinger
    by
    4.56     · 2238 Ratings · 43 Reviews · published 1992 · 1 edition
    Book by McCaffrey, Anne

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    The Harper Hall of Pern
    by
    4.46     · 7014 Ratings · 135 Reviews · published 1976 · 17 editions
    * My Title 0n the book set Anne McCaffrey The Harp…

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    Book 12, 16-17, 21

    The Dragon Riders of Pern (4 book box set)
    by
    4.58     · 934 Ratings · 24 Reviews · published 1988 · 6 editions
    Includes Moreta, The White Dragon, Dragonquest, an…

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