Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern (Pern, #7)
by Anne McCaffrey
Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern by Anne McCaffrey holds a well received rating of 3.97 out of 5, based on 21.1K reader ratings. First published in 1983. The book spans 286 pages.
About Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern
An air of pleasant anticipation hung so thickly over the Halls, Holds, and Weyrs of Pern that it had affected even the businesslike ways of Moreta, the Weyrwoman of Fort Weyr. Her dragon, Queen Orlith, would soon clutch; spring had made a glorious debut; the Gather at Ruatha Hold was extremely merry; and Moreta was enjoying the attentions of Alessan, the new Lord Holder of Ruatha Hold.With only eight Turns remaining before the deadly Thread would cease to Fall, all seemed well on Pern.Then, without warning, a runnerbeast fell ill. Soon myriads of holders, craftsmen, and dragonriders were dying; and the mysterious ailment had spread to all but the most inaccessible holds. Pern was in mortal danger. For, if dragonriders did not rise to char Thread, the parasite would devour any and all organic life it encountered.The future of the planet rested in the hands of Moreta and the other dedicated, selfless Pern leaders. But of all their problems, the most difficult to overcome was time . . .
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Anne McCaffrey |
| Published | 1983 |
| Pages | 286 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.97 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 21,117 |
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What genre is Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern?
Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern is categorized as Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern worth reading?
Based on 21.1K reader ratings, Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern has an average score of 3.97 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern?
Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern has 286 pages.
Who wrote Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern?
Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern was written by Anne McCaffrey. It was first published in 1983.
What is the ISBN for Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern?
The ISBN-13 for Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern is 9780345419580.0.
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