Dragon's Kin by Anne McCaffrey and her son Todd McCaffrey is one of the many wonderful books that take place on the planet Pern. Anne began the series in 1968 and Todd joined her in 2003.Kindan, the son of a miner, lives with his father and siblings in the new mining camp of Natalon. If the mine proves successful, it will become a viable hold and part of the holds, forts, and weyrs that make up the civilization of Pern.
Kindan's father and his watch-wher, a cousin to dragons, help in the mines to keep the miners safe. A watch-wher can see i the dark and is useful for sniffing out bad air and communicating it to his or her human.
When an accident leaves Kindan an orphan he move in with his teacher, the Harper, to learn the way of becoming a Harper. Though he is of course sad about the loss of his father and brothers, he never wanted to be a miner so this may be the chance to change his future. But the accident also left the mine without a watch-wher, which puts the miners in greater danger.
In this tale of helping your community versus pursuing your dreams, the McCaffreys have created another tale that fans of Pern will devour. The entire Pern collection is made up of great storytelling, fantastical creatures, and endearing characters. It is a must read for all fantasy and science fiction fans as well as those who just love a great story.
McCaffrey, Anne and Todd. (2003). Dragon's Kin. New York: Del Rey.
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