Anne McCaffrey/Margaret Ball - Acorna
#1 Acorna series
The lone survivor from a hostile attack, the young Acorna is found in a pod by three space prospectors. Entranced by her appearance and powers, many want to adopt her. But as she sheds her inhibitions, she begins to form her own ideas about what she wants to accomplish in the worlds of space.
About Anne McCaffrey
Anne Inez McCaffrey is an author of science fiction and fantasy novels, best known for her Dragonriders of Pern series. At the 2005 Nebula Award ceremonies, McCaffrey was named the 22nd Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America organization. In 2006 she was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame.