Books in The Harper Hall Trilogy series

When Menolly, daughter of Yanus Sea Holder, arrived at the Harper Craft Hall, she came in style, aboard a huge bronze dragon, followed by her nine fire lizards. The Masterharper of Pern, aware of her unique skills, had chosen her as his only girl apprentice. But the holdless girl had first to overcome many heartaches in this strange new life. Two things sustained her -- her devoted lizards, a subject on which she was fitted to instruct her Masters -- and the music...music of compelling beauty, music-making where at last she was accepted. In the Great Hall, Menolly could fulfil her destiny.

In the world of Pern, Harpers with great musical ability are held in extreme regard. This is why the young, mischievous Piemur carries himself with so much pride, for he sings like an angel. But when his voice begins to change, Piemur loses all confidence and questions his role within Harper Hall. Incapable of singing, Piemur is sent on various errands by Masterharper Robinton, including the task of learning the complicated beats of the messenger drums, Piemur has no clue of the grand adventures that await him, and he'll need to find the courage within himself to survive.

"She had seen what all the boys--and men--of the Sea Hold had only dreamed of seeing: fire lizards at play. . . ." The best-selling Harper Hall Trilogy is a wonder-filled, imaginative classic, which establishes McCaffrey's incredible world of Pern. Dragonsong and Dragonsinger follow Menolly of Half Circle Hold as she becomes Pern's first female Harper and rediscovers the legendary fire lizards who helped to save her world. Piemur, the drummer's apprentice, comes of age on an incredible journey to Pern's uncharted Southern Continent, in Dragondrums.