Dragonsong (Harper Hall Trilogy)
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208 pages · Released Jun 6, 2006 · Aladdin
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Dragonsong is a beloved classic that follows a determined girl pursuing her passion for music despite social constraints and her family's disapproval. The story emphasizes resilience, self-discovery, and courage as Menolly overcomes hardship and isolation. While Threadfall creates an atmosphere of danger and there is minor violence in the fantasy context, the book is fundamentally optimistic and focuses on Menolly's personal growth and the joy of music and friendship. This is an excellent introduction to epic fantasy with strong female protagonists.
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Menolly, a young fisher's daughter, had dreamed all her life of learning the Harper's craft. Her musical talent is not valued in her fishing hold, especially by her parents the holders, as women in general tend to be less valued and have fewer choices than men in Pernese society. When her father denies her what she reg... Menolly, a young fisher's daughter, had dreamed all her life of learning the Harper's craft. Her musical talent is not valued in her fishing hold, especially by her parents the holders, as women in general tend to be less valued and have fewer choices than men in Pernese society. When her father denies her what she regards to be her destiny, she flees Half Circle Hold just as Pern is struck by the deadly danger of Threadfall, a deathly rain that falls from the sky. Menolly takes shelter in a cave by the sea and there, she makes a miraculous discovery that will change her life.
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- Harper Hall
- Pern
- Dragons
- Fantasy
- Fiction in English
- Harpists
- Juvenile fiction
- Science fiction
- Fiction
- Fairy tales
- Children's fiction
- Pern (Imaginary place)
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ISBN 9781416924999 · Aladdin