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Dealing with Dragons
Ages 10–12 · 1990
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$713
Chapter Book · 1976
Dragonsong
Book #1 in the Harper Hall of Pern series
A girl defies her father's ban on music, discovering a world-changing bond with fire lizards.
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176 pages· 53,019 words
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Bookroo's summary
On the planet Pern, Menolly is forbidden by her father to pursue her passion for music. Fleeing her oppressive home, she finds refuge with the mysterious fire lizards. As she bonds with these legendary creatures, Menolly's musical talents may not only change her fate but also the future of her world. Can she overcome societal barriers and embrace her destiny as Pern's first female Harper? Discover the enchanting journey of courage, music, and mythical allies.
From the publisher
Anne McCaffrey’s best-selling Harper Hall Trilogy is a wonder-filled classic of the imagination. “Dragonsong,” the first volume in the series, is the enchanting tale of how Menolly of Half Circle Hold became Pern’s first female Harper, and rediscovered the legendary fire lizards who helped to save her world.
At a glance
- Format
- Mass Market Paperback
- Pages
- 176
- Words
- 53,019
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 960L
Themes & topics
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 6.8
- F&P level
- ~W
- AR points
- 9
- AR interest level
- UG
- AR quiz
- 6914
Publication
- Published
- April 1, 1977
- First published
- March 1, 1976
- Publisher
- Spectra Bantam
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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