Dragonsdawn

On the idyllic planet of Pern, colonists face a sudden and deadly threat as lethal spores begin to rain down, obliterating life and forcing the community into despair. As they grapple with limited resources and a dire situation, they discover small, dragon-like lizards capable of combating the menace. In a race against time, a talented geneticist is tasked with creating dragons—intelligent, rideable creatures that could turn the tide in this desperate fight for survival.