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{{Short description|2001 novel by Anne McCaffrey}}
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| name = The Skies of Pern
| name = The Skies of Pern
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| image = [[Image:McCaffrey skies of pern.jpg|200px|First paperback edition cover]]
| image = McCaffrey skies of pern.jpg
| caption = First edition (UK)
| image_caption = Edwards cover of all editions{{efn|name=cover}}
| author = [[Anne McCaffrey]]
| author = [[Anne McCaffrey]]
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| cover_artist = [[Les Edwards]]
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| language = English
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| country = [[United States]]
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| language = [[English language|English]]
| series = ''[[Dragonriders of Pern]]''
| series = ''[[Dragonriders of Pern]]''
| genre = [[Science fiction novel]]
| genre = [[Science fiction]]
| publisher = [[Del Rey Books]]
| publisher = [[Bantam Books]] (UK)<br/>[[Del Rey Books]] (US)
| release_date = 3 April 2001 (US)<!-- earliest ISFDB listing is Feb 2001, 447pp, 0-593-04330-8, Bantam UK. Uniquely(?) both editions used the same cover painting. Literally the first edition may be the Easton Press Signed First Edition, not listed by ISFDB but listed in the Harvard University online catalog. [http://lms01.harvard.edu/F/YNPYP9HKTVNP9GK9YYSQ4CVS31B6XS23J1G613V3P16BPBHB21-07352?func=full-set-set&set_number=938855&set_entry=000003&format=999].
| release_date = Feb 2001 (UK)<br/>3 April 2001 (US)<!-- earliest ISFDB listing is Feb 2001, 447pp, 0-593-04330-8, Bantam UK. Both editions used the same cover painting. Literally the first edition may be the Easton Press Signed First Edition, not listed by ISFDB but listed in the Harvard University online catalog. [http://lms01.harvard.edu/F/YNPYP9HKTVNP9GK9YYSQ4CVS31B6XS23J1G613V3P16BPBHB21-07352?func=full-set-set&set_number=938855&set_entry=000003&format=999].-->
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| media_type = Print ([[hardcover]] & [[paperback]])
Elsewhere I have seen those ignored at wikipedia, which is reasonable to me. ~~~
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| media_type = Print ([[Hardcover]] & [[Paperback]])
| pages = 434 (first US hardcover)
| pages = 434 (first US hardcover)
| isbn = 978-0-345-43468-5 <!-- US -->
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'''''The Skies of Pern''''' is a [[science fiction]] [[novel]] by the American-Irish author [[Anne McCaffrey]]. It was the sixteenth book published in the ''[[Dragonriders of Pern]]'' series by Anne or her son [[Todd McCaffrey]].<ref>{{isfdb series |482 |Dragonriders of Pern}}. Retrieved 2011-10-09.</ref>
'''''The Skies of Pern''''' is a [[science fiction]] [[novel]] by the American-Irish author [[Anne McCaffrey]]. It is the sixteenth book in the ''[[Dragonriders of Pern]]'' series by Anne or her son [[Todd McCaffrey]].<ref>{{isfdb series|482|Dragonriders of Pern}}. Retrieved 2011-10-09.</ref>


''The Skies of Pern'' was first published in 2001. It was the first Pern book using the same painting to illustrate the UK and US covers.
''The Skies of Pern'' was first published in 2001. It was the first Pern book using the same painting to illustrate the UK and US covers.
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This novel follows soon after ''[[The Dolphins of Pern]]'', and, in contrast to the previous several Pern novels, takes place in a very short period of time within the same year.
This novel follows soon after ''[[The Dolphins of Pern]]'', and, in contrast to the previous several Pern novels, takes place in a very short period of time within the same year.


To ensure accuracy, Anne consulted with a number of astronomers who planned and modelled the comet impact and subsequent consequences, this group included author [[Bill Napier]], Harry Alm<ref name="Boom2013">{{cite book|author=Hans van der Boom|title=40 Years of Pern: A Liber Fanorum for Author Anne McCaffrey|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=m44tDwAAQBAJ&pg=PT9|year=2013|publisher=Lulu.com|isbn=978-1-4475-3627-7|page=9}}</ref> and future [[YouTuber]] [[Scott Manley]].<ref>[http://www.randomhouse.com/acmart/catalog/author.pperl?authorid=19647&view=fromauthor Anne McCaffrey on THE PHYSICS OF PERN]</ref>
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==Plot summary==
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A rogue comet that strikes Pern leads the Weyrleaders and Holders, contemplating a future where dragonriders are not needed in a [[Pern#Thread|Thread]]less world, to consider the creation of a new Star Craft made of dragonriders. The discovery by dragonriders F'lessan and Tai, after a brutal attack by large felines, of the draconic use of telekinesis, only strengthens their resolve to keep Pern's skies free of danger.


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At the same time, disgruntled citizens resisting the ever-growing role of technology in Pernese life band together as Abominators, attacking Crafthalls, and are determined to destroy all the new technology in use. These fanatics are seemingly allied with Southern Lord Holder Toric. The Abominators' leader, Shankolin, is killed at the end of the book when he enters the chamber formerly housing AIVAS, the computer that introduced advanced technology to the Pernese. This implies that although AIVAS is disabled, his defense systems remain active.
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A rogue comet that strikes Pern leads the Weyrleaders and Holders, contemplating a future where dragonriders are not needed in a [[Pern#Thread|Thread]]less world, to consider the creation of a new Star Craft made of dragonriders. The discovery by dragonriders F'lessan and Tai, later brutally attacked by large felines, of the draconic use of telekinesis, only strengthens their resolve to keep Pern's skies free of danger.


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At the same time, disgruntled citizens resisting the ever-growing role of technology in Pernese life band together as Abominators, attacking Crafthalls, and are determined to destroy all the new technology in use. These fanatics are seemingly allied with Toric, the Southern Lord Holder.
==Notes==
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==References==
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==External links==
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Latest revision as of 19:28, 24 October 2024

The Skies of Pern
First edition (UK)
AuthorAnne McCaffrey
Cover artistLes Edwards
LanguageEnglish
SeriesDragonriders of Pern
GenreScience fiction
PublisherBantam Books (UK)
Del Rey Books (US)
Publication date
Feb 2001 (UK)
3 April 2001 (US)
Media typePrint (hardcover & paperback)
Pages434 (first US hardcover)
ISBN978-0-345-43468-5
OCLC48690272
Preceded byThe Masterharper of Pern 
Followed byA Gift of Dragons 

The Skies of Pern is a science fiction novel by the American-Irish author Anne McCaffrey. It is the sixteenth book in the Dragonriders of Pern series by Anne or her son Todd McCaffrey.[1]

The Skies of Pern was first published in 2001. It was the first Pern book using the same painting to illustrate the UK and US covers.

This novel follows soon after The Dolphins of Pern, and, in contrast to the previous several Pern novels, takes place in a very short period of time within the same year.

To ensure accuracy, Anne consulted with a number of astronomers who planned and modelled the comet impact and subsequent consequences, this group included author Bill Napier, Harry Alm[2] and future YouTuber Scott Manley.[3]

Plot

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A rogue comet that strikes Pern leads the Weyrleaders and Holders, contemplating a future where dragonriders are not needed in a Threadless world, to consider the creation of a new Star Craft made of dragonriders. The discovery by dragonriders F'lessan and Tai, later brutally attacked by large felines, of the draconic use of telekinesis, only strengthens their resolve to keep Pern's skies free of danger.

At the same time, disgruntled citizens resisting the ever-growing role of technology in Pernese life band together as Abominators, attacking Crafthalls, and are determined to destroy all the new technology in use. These fanatics are seemingly allied with Toric, the Southern Lord Holder.

References

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  1. ^ Dragonriders of Pern series listing at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved 2011-10-09.
  2. ^ Hans van der Boom (2013). 40 Years of Pern: A Liber Fanorum for Author Anne McCaffrey. Lulu.com. p. 9. ISBN 978-1-4475-3627-7.
  3. ^ Anne McCaffrey on THE PHYSICS OF PERN
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