I love reading. I wish I had more time to read more than I do...
I have to mention two, but they're a continuing story.
'Dragonsong' and 'Dragonsinger: Harper Of Pern' by Anne McCaffery (I love her Dragons Of Pern series

)
The first book inrtoduces Menolly, a young girl who's parents, Yanus and Mavi, deny her dream to become a musician. In Pern, musicians (or 'harpers') have only ever been men, so it is very much considered a man's profession - especially by Menolly's parents.

Eventually, Menolly runs away to the Harper Craft Hall. (I suppose that's Pern's equivilent of music college

) On the way, she befriends a total of nine fire lizards. (They're just like small dragons)
The second book is about Menolly's studies in the Harper Craft Hall with the other harpers, who are more accepting than her parents.

Though they were surprised at first, and she definately made an impression on anyone she met.

(Menolly is my favourite character of all the Pern books I've read so far

)
Menolly eventually becomes the first female professional musician in Pern.

Yay!
Phew, I know you said
short summary, Leelene, but I got a little carried away
