Dragonsinger

Anne McCaffrey

Book 4 of Dragonriders Of Pern

Language: English

Barnes & Noble Douban guid ISBN

Children's 12-Up - Fiction - Fantasy Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9) Fairy Tales & Folklore Fantasy Fantasy & Magic Fantasy (Young Adult) Fiction General Juvenile Fiction Legends; Myths; & Fables - Other Legends; Myths; Fables Other Pern (Imaginary place) Science Fiction Science Fiction; Fantasy; & Magic Science Fiction; Fantasy; Magic

Publisher: Aladdin

Published: Jan 2, 1977

Description:

In the world of Pern, Harpers are regarded to be more powerful than kings, for the music they play can literally control the minds of others. For young Menolly, her dreams of becoming a Harper have nothing to do with power, but rather her love of music. Now she is finally living out her musical dreams as an apprentice Harper, but it's turning out to be more challenging than she thought.

Formerly forbidden to study music because of her gender, Menolly quickly encounters hostility from a number of her male peers and masters. But she is not alone in her struggles. With the help of new friends, teachers, and her nine fire lizards, Menolly finds that her musical talents may prove more powerful than anyone could imagine.

Pursuing her dream to be a Harper of Pern, Menolly studies under the Masterharper learning that more is required than a facility with music and a clever way with words. Sequel to Dragonsong.

EDITORIAL REVIEW: When Menolly, daughter of Yanus Sea Holder, arrived at the Harper Craft Hall, she came in style, aboard a huge bronze dragon, followed by her nine fire lizards. The Masterharper of Pern, aware of her unique skills, had chosen her as his only girl apprentice. But the holdless girl had first to overcome many heartaches in this strange new life. Two things sustained her -- her devoted lizards, a subject on which she was fitted to instruct her Masters -- and the music...music of compelling beauty, music-making where at last she was accepted. In the Great Hall, Menolly could fulfil her destiny.