The White Dragon

In the third novel of Anne McCaffrey's Dragonriders of Pern series, readers are introduced to Ruth, a uniquely small and agile dragon with a special bond to young Lord Jaxom. Though their flying and fighting abilities are limited by strict rules, Jaxom and Ruth secretly train together, exploring new skills like time traveling and Thread fighting. As their clandestine efforts take them into unforeseen danger, they find themselves at the heart of a critical challenge for Pern's future.