The Recurring Cast
Dragonriders of Pern book 3 · 1976

Dragonsong

Menolly longs to be a harper, but her father forbids it. She runs away from her sea hold, and finds a clutch of fire-lizards.

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Book facts

Author
Anne McCaffrey
Series
Dragonriders of Pern, book 3 of 15
Published
1976
Setting
Set in Pern
Story order
Book 8 by the story’s timeline
Characters charted
1
Chart confidence
High

In story order: after Dragonquest and before Dragonsinger.

Who is in Dragonsong

1 recurring or key character from Anne McCaffrey’s chart. Introduces Menolly.

Lead 1

  • MenollyFirst appearanceGirl who becomes a harper