Book 1

Dragon's Blood

by Jane Yolen

Published 1 May 1982
Jakkin, a bond boy who works as a Keeper in a dragon nursery on the planet Austar IV, secretly trains a fighting pit dragon of his own in hopes of winning his freedom.

Book 2

Heart's Blood

by Jane Yolen

Published 1 April 1984
When a plea arrives from his beloved Akki, Jakkin becomes a spy and risks his dragon Heart's Blood, her five hatchlings, and his freedom to go to the rescue.

Book 3

A Sending of Dragons

by Jane Yolen

Published 1 September 1987
Jakkin and his girlfriend, Akki, discover a primitive cult that sacrifices dragons.

Book 4

Dragon's Heart

by Jane Yolen

Published 1 May 2009
Having been presumed dead, Jakkin and Akki finally return to Austar IV with newfound skills, and the knowledge that what they have learned could either transform their planet or destroy it.

Books 1-3