Anne McCaffrey

Anne McCaffrey

Anne McCaffrey was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA on April 1st, 1926 and passed away at the age of 85 on November 21st, 2011.

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Anne McCaffrey Stats: The highest rated book by Anne McCaffrey on Book Notification is The Masterharper of Pern, the 16th novel in the Dragonriders of Pern series. The second-highest rated book is Get Off the Unicorn, a Collection .

The most read book by Anne McCaffrey on Book Notification is Dragonflight, the first novel in the Dragonriders of Pern series. The second most read book is The White Dragon (Dragonriders of Pern #5).

Below is a complete list of Anne McCaffrey books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Anne McCaffrey is the Dragonriders of Pern Series.

List of Dragonriders of Pern Books in Publication Order

Humans and dragons work together to protect their world from deadly space threads.

List of Dragonriders of Pern Series in Chronological Order

List of New Adventures of Pern Books in Publication Order (with Todd J. McCaffrey)

Further stories of humans and dragons teaming up to protect their world from deadly space spores.

List of Acorna Books in Publication Order (with Elizabeth Ann Scarborough, with Margaret Ball)

A girl with unicorn-like traits discovers her origins and powers, navigating adventures in space and helping those in need.

List of Acorna's Children Books in Publication Order (with Elizabeth Ann Scarborough)

Follows the adventures of a young girl with special powers discovering her origins and saving the universe.

List of Brainship Books in Publication Order

Humans with physical disabilities control ships with their minds, embarking on adventures in space.

List of Crystal Universe Books in Publication Order

Humans explore space, settle on new planets, and learn to communicate with crystal-based life forms.

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7.71983
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7.51998

List of Crystal Singer Trilogy Books in Publication Order (with)

A gifted singer named Killashandra joins an elite group to mine valuable crystals on a distant planet.

List of Dinosaur Planet Books in Publication Order

A team explore a planet with dinosaurs, face survival challenges and uncover ancient mysteries.

List of Doona Books in Publication Order

Explores human-alien relations on a shared planet, focusing on coexistence and overcoming cultural differences.

List of Freedom Books in Publication Order

People escape alien slavers and rebuild their lives on a new, uninhabited planet.

List of Harper Hall of Pern Books in Publication Order

Young musicians on Pern learn their trade and face challenges in a world where dragons and music shape life.

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List of Petaybee/Powers Trilogy Books in Publication Order (with Elizabeth Ann Scarborough)

Follows a planet that seems alive, as its settlers uncover secrets and learn to protect their unique world.

List of Planet Pirates Books in Publication Order

Features space adventures where characters fight against planet-raiding pirates to protect their world.

List of Planet Pirates Series in Chronological Order

List of The Talent Books in Publication Order

Follows people with special mental abilities who explore space, build new worlds, and connect communities.

List of Tales of the Barque Cats Books in Publication Order (with Elizabeth Ann Scarborough)

Follows intelligent, space-traveling cats and their human friends as they solve problems across galaxies.

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82009
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List of The Tower and Hive Books in Publication Order

Telepathic people help spaceships travel faster using psychic powers and face various challenges.

List of Twins of Petaybee Books in Publication Order (with Elizabeth Ann Scarborough)

Follows siblings with special powers on a sentient planet, facing challenges and protecting their unique world.

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List of Three Women Books in Publication Order

Follows the lives and challenges of three different women, exploring themes of love, family, and personal growth.

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

List of Non-Fiction in Publication Order

List of Legends Books in Publication Order

Short fantasy stories featuring adventure, brave heroes, and a touch of magic, written by leading authors in the field.

List of Graphic Novels in Publication Order (with Cynthia Martin, with Lela Dowling, with Brynne Stephens)

Dragons and fantasy visually brought to life, showing adventures and bonds between humans and dragons.

List of Brynne Stephens Graphic Novels in Publication Order (with Brynne Stephens)

List of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books in Publication Order

A showcase of sci-fi and fantasy writers, chosen by contests founded by sci-fi author L. Ron Hubbard.

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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 26 (By: L. Hubbard, Jason Fischer, Tom Crosshill, Brad R. Torgersen, Laurie Tom, Adam Colston, Scott W. Baker, Simon Cooper, Brent Knowles, K.C. Ball, Lael Salaets, Jeff Young, Alex Black)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 37 (By: Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Orson Scott Card, David Farland, L. Hubbard, Jody Lynn Nye, Barbara Lund, Elizabeth Chatsworth, Brittany Rainsdon, Craig Elliott, Christopher Bowthorpe, John M. Campbell, Ryan Cole, Anj Dockrey, K. D. Julicher, Erik Lynd, Sara Fox, Elaine Midcoh, Trent Walter, Emma Washburn, Luke Wildman)
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future, Vol. 40 (By: S.M. Stirling, Bob Eggleton, L. Hubbard, Lisa Silverthorne, Jody Lynn Nye, Gregory Benford, Nancy Kress, Jack Nash, Lucas Durham, Galen Westlake, Stephannie Tallent, James Davies, Tom Vandermolen, Chris Arias, Amir Agoora, Kal M, Sky McKinnon, Rosalyn Robilliard, Lance Robinson, John Eric Schleicher, Mary Wordsmith, Dan Dos Santos, Ashley Cassaday, Gigi Hooper, Jennifer Mellen, Pedro Nascimento, Steve Bentley, Connor Chamberlain, Selena Meraki, Guelly Rivera, Tyler Vail, Carina Zhang, May Zheng)
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List of Anne McCaffrey Anthologies in Publication Order

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Anne McCaffrey

Anne McCaffrey (Anne Inez McCaffrey) was born on April 1st, 1926. Anne passed away November 21st, 2011 at 85 years old. Anne McCaffrey was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. McCaffrey attended Radcliffe College where she received a B.A. Slavonic Languages and Literature.

Anne McCaffrey was the author of the Dragonriders of Pern series which consists of 28 novels. The Dragonriders of Pern series started in 1968 with the novel Dragonflight. The most recently released novel in the Dragonriders of Pern series was Dragon's Code which was released in 2018. There are no upcoming novels for the Dragonriders of Pern series.

Anne McCaffrey (Anne Inez McCaffrey) also wrote the Acorna series which has 10 books including Acorna: The Unicorn Girl and Acorna's Quest.

Anne McCaffrey: Awards & Accolades

Anne McCaffrey won the British Fantasy Award, The Karl Edward Wagner Award (Important Contribution), in 2000.

McCaffrey's book, The Penguin Book of Modern Fantasy by Women won the World Fantasy Award, Anthology, in 1996.

Anne McCaffrey books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Dragonquest was nominated for the Hugo Award, Best Novel, in 1972. The White Dragon was nominated for the Hugo Award, Best Novel, in 1979. Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern was nominated for the Hugo Award, Best Novel, in 1984. All the Weyrs of Pern was nominated for the Hugo Award, Best Novel, in 1992 as well as the Seiun Award - Best Translated Long Work in 2002. The Renegades of Pern was nominated for the Seiun Award, Best Translated Long Work, in 1996.

Related Authors

The most common authors followed by users who also follow Anne McCaffrey are:

  1. J.R.R. Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings Series.
  2. J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter Series.
  3. Frank Herbert, author of the Dune Series.
  4. Neil Gaiman, author of the American Gods Series.
  5. Stephen King, author of The Dark Tower Series.

Anne McCaffrey: F.A.Q

When was Anne McCaffrey Born?

Anne McCaffrey was born on April 1st, 1926.

When did Anne McCaffrey die?

Anne McCaffrey died on November 21st, 2011 at 85 years old.

Where was Anne McCaffrey Born?

Anne McCaffrey was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.

What awards has Anne McCaffrey won?

Anne McCaffrey has won the following awards: The Karl Edward Wagner Award (Important Contribution) at the British Fantasy Award (2000).

What book awards has Anne McCaffrey won?

McCaffrey's book, The Penguin Book of Modern Fantasy by Women won the award World Fantasy Award, Anthology, in 1996.

What was the first book Anne McCaffrey wrote?

The first book written by Anne McCaffrey was Restoree, published in 1967.

What was the most recent book Anne McCaffrey wrote?

Her most recently released work was L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 33 on April 4th, 2017.

How many books has Anne McCaffrey written?

Anne McCaffrey has written 100 books across 31 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 25 books in the Dragonriders of Pern Series
  • 5 books in the New Adventures of Pern Series
  • 10 books in the Acorna Series
  • 3 books in the Acorna's Children Series
  • 4 books in the Brainship Series
  • 2 books in the Crystal Universe Series
  • 3 books in the Crystal Singer Trilogy Series
  • 2 books in the Dinosaur Planet Series
  • 3 books in the Doona Series
  • 4 books in the Freedom Series
  • 3 books in the Harper Hall of Pern Series
  • 3 books in the Petaybee/Powers Trilogy Series
  • 3 books in the Planet Pirates Series
  • 3 books in The Talent Series
  • 2 books in the Tales of the Barque Cats Series
  • 5 books in The Tower and Hive Series
  • 3 books in the Twins of Petaybee Series
  • 3 books in the Three Women Series
  • 9 Standalone Novels
  • 3 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 5 Short Story Collections
  • 4 Non-Fiction
  • 1 book in the Legends Series
  • 3 Graphic Novels
  • 3 Brynne Stephens Graphic Novels
  • 1 book in the L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Series

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