The White Dragon (1971)

by Anne McCaffrey

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Series: Pern: Dragonriders of Pern: original trilogy (3), Dragonriders of Pern: Publication Order (5), Dragonriders of Pern: Chronological Order ((Dragonriders; original trilogy 3) 21)

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Fantasy. Fiction. Science Fiction. HTML:Volume III of The Dragonriders of Pern®, the influential series by sci-fi/fantasy titan Anne McCaffrey Never in the history of Pern has there been a dragon like Ruth. Mocked by other dragons for his small size and pure white color, Ruth is smart, brave, and loyal�??qualities that he shares with his rider, the young Lord Jaxom. Unfortunately, Jaxom is also looked down upon by his fellow lords, and by other riders as well. His dreams of joining the dragonriders in defending Pern are dismissed. What else can Jaxom and Ruth do but strike out on their own, pursuing in secret all they are denied? But in doing so, the two friends will find themselves facing a desperate choice�??one that will push their bond to the breaking point . . . and threaten the future of Pern… (more)

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Lots of fun, haven't read a Pern book in ages. It's fantasy, once you skip the premise, but it's light fun fantasy. (

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furicle | Aug 5, 2023 |

Jaxom was kind of obnoxious. (

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bjsikes | Jan 30, 2023 |

By far my favorite of the Pern series, though I haven't read nearly all of them... (

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Serenity17 | Nov 5, 2022 |

My favorite of all the Dragonriders books. (

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Luziadovalongo | Jul 14, 2022 |

This was one of my favorite Pern stories. (

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
McCaffrey, Anne	—	primary author	all editions	confirmed
Alkım, Barış Emre	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Edwards, Les	Cover artist	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Fairbrother-Roe, David	Cover artist	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Gábor, Emma	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Hill, Dick	Narrator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Hilling, Simone	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Langeveld, Karin	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Reß-Bohusch, Birgit	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Whelan, Michael	Cover artist	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

▾Series and work relationships

Belongs to Series

Dragonriders of Pern: Chronological Order ((Dragonriders; original trilogy 3) 21)

Dragonriders of Pern: Publication Order (5)

Pern: Dragonriders of Pern: original trilogy (3)

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Dragonriders of Pern: Publication Order ((Original trilogy) 9th pass)

Heyne Science Fiction & Fantasy (3918)

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The Dragonriders of Pern by Anne McCaffrey

The Dragonriders of Pern and The Harper Hall of Pern (2 Books, Six Novels Sold as set) by Anne McCaffrey (indirect)

Contains

The White Dragon {part 1 of 2} by CAFFREY MC ANNE

The White Dragon {part 2 of 2} by Anne McCaffrey

Has as a reference guide/companion

The Dragonlover's Guide to Pern by Jody Lynn Nye

▾Awards and Honors

Awards

Ditmar Award (Winner – International Fiction – 1979)

Gandalf Award (Winner – Book-Length Fantasy – 1979)

Hugo (Nominee – Novel – 1979)

Locus All-Time Best (Fantasy Novel – 23 – 1987)

Margaret A. Edwards Award (1999)

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The White Dragon

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The White Dragon

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1978-06

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Ditmar Award (International Fiction, 1979)

Gandalf Award (Book-length Fantasy, 1979)

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Hugo Nominee (1979.1 | Novel, 1979)

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Epigraph

Dedication

This book is irreverently dedicated
to my brothers
Hugh and Kevin
for sibling rivalries, and
the mature affections and loyalties that
develop from early brawling!

First words

"If he isn't clean enough now," Jaxom told N'ton as he gave Ruth's neck ridge a final swipe with the oiled cloth, "I don't know what clean is!"

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English

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The White Dragon (novel)

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Fantasy. Fiction. Science Fiction. HTML:Volume III of The Dragonriders of Pern®, the influential series by sci-fi/fantasy titan Anne McCaffrey
Never in the history of Pern has there been a dragon like Ruth. Mocked by other dragons for his small size and pure white color, Ruth is smart, brave, and loyal�??qualities that he shares with his rider, the young Lord Jaxom. Unfortunately, Jaxom is also looked down upon by his fellow lords, and by other riders as well. His dreams of joining the dragonriders in defending Pern are dismissed. What else can Jaxom and Ruth do but strike out on their own, pursuing in secret all they are denied? But in doing so, the two friends will find themselves facing a desperate choice�??one that will push their bond to the breaking point . . . and threaten the future of Pern

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Third book in series

where a boy and his dragon

find their place in life.

(Rozax)