Reading Order
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Start with Dragon's Kin and continue through all 5 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Dragon's Kin
Book 1 by Anne McCaffrey • Published 2003
In a mining camp, Kindan dreams of music and life above ground, but disaster takes everything familiar. When he bonds with a watch-wher and finds a new purpose, he must help protect Pern in ways nobody expected.
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New Adventures Of Pern reading order
Ends with Sky Dragons
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Book 1:Dragon's Kin
Anne McCaffrey • 2003
In a mining camp, Kindan dreams of music and life above ground, but disaster takes everything familiar. When he bonds with a watch-wher and finds a new purpose, he must help protect Pern in ways nobody expected.
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Book 2:Dragon's Fire
Anne McCaffrey • 2006
After deadly accidents shake a Weyr, apprentices and riders hunt the truth behind sabotage and old grudges. The search pulls in craft halls and Holds, and forces young characters to grow up fast while Thread looms.
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Book 3:Dragon Harper
Anne McCaffrey • 2007
A harper apprentice fights for a place at Harper Hall while Pern’s politics turn deadly. Caught between music, duty, and dragonrider intrigue, he must decide who he can trust, and what he is willing to risk for his cr...
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Book 4:Dragon's Time
Anne McCaffrey • 2011
When disaster and dwindling dragon numbers threaten Pern’s future, a green rider and a determined girl hatch a risky plan that involves jumping between times. One wrong move could strand them, and doom a Weyr.
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Book 5:Sky Dragons
Anne McCaffrey • 2011
Two later-era Pern novellas spotlight overlooked characters and the surprising ways dragonkind can adapt. These shorter adventures mix discovery, danger, and everyday Weyr life, and they read best after the core novels.
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New Adventures Of Pern FAQ
What is the best order to read the New Adventures Of Pern series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Dragon's Kin.
How many books are in the New Adventures Of Pern series?
There are 5 books currently listed in the New Adventures Of Pern series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the New Adventures Of Pern series?
New readers should start with Dragon's Kin, the first book in the reading order.
Is the New Adventures Of Pern series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2003 to 2011.