About “The White Dragon”
On the planet Pern, colonized by Earth people seeking an agrarian life, dragons help humans fight a deadly Thread that falls from a nearby planet every few hundred years. When dragons hatch, they form a telepathic bond with a child, becoming inseparable. Only children who are not expected to inherit rule can join the Thread-fighting life. Young Lord Jaxom, however, helps a struggling small egg, which is white and unlikely to survive. He is allowed to keep the runt, named Ruth. This is the beginning of a unique bond between Jaxom and Ruth. The story is from a 1978 novel by Anne McCaffrey.
Book details
- First published
- 1978
- Latest edition
- 2025 · ISBN 9781804996706
- Pages
- 480
View more editions (10)
| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | White Dragon : (Dragonriders of Pern: 5) | 2025 | 9781804996706 | Buy on Amazon |
| White Dragon | 2012 | 9781448127955 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | White Dragon, The (Dragonriders of Pern) | 2005 | 9781596009967 | Buy on Amazon |
 | White Dragon, The (Dragonriders of Pern) | 2005 | 9781596009974 | Buy on Amazon |
| White Dragon, The (Dragonriders of Pern) | 2005 | 9781596009943 | Buy on Amazon | |
| White Dragon, The (Dragonriders of Pern) | 2005 | 9781596009950 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | The White Dragon | 2003 | 9780345341679 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The White Dragon | 2002 | 9781574534894 | Buy on Amazon |
 | White Dragon | 2002 | 9780345453976 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The White Dragon | 1999 | 9780808521426 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The White Dragon?
The White Dragon by Anne McCaffrey has 480 pages.