Dragon's kin

Beginning with the classic "Dragonriders of Pern," Anne McCaffrey has crafted a captivating world where humans bond with telepathic dragons. For the first time, her son Todd joins her in this universe. Young Kindan, initially expecting to work in the coal mines of Camp Natalon, faces a harsh reality when disaster strikes, claiming his family and the camp's watch-wher. While others take over the mines, Kindan finds solace in music and forms a bond with Nuella, a mysterious girl. She helps him hatch and train a new watch-wher, forcing him to reconsider his dream of becoming a Harper. As tensions rise within the camp, fueled by hidden resentments, Kindan and Nuella uncover the watch-wher's unique abilities, which may hold the key to saving their Hold. Through their journey, they discover that dreams can still be pursued and that hope can emerge from despair.