Jennifer carolyn robin mckinley born november 16, 1952 is an american author of fantasy and childrens books. The blue sword by robin mckinley, 2000, puffin books edition, paperback in english the blue sword 2000 edition open library. Robin mckinley weaves a tale that seems simple on the surface but is steeped in complexity. Through her keeper, king corlath, harry learns she has magical power, and learns to use that power to help save their people from a demonic army. Her 1984 novel the hero and the crown won the newbery medal as the years best new american childrens book as of 2015, mckinley has written or contributed to twenty books. What to read next if you never stopped loving robin. The blue sword robin mckinley isbn 1556906161 no current copies separate the blue sword mckinley, robin isbn 0329055070 no current copies separate by robin mckinley. From the new york times bestselling author of sunshine and the outlaws of sherwoodnow in trade paperback.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the blue sword. The blue sword the blue sword, ebook damar series, book 1 by mckinley, robin. The blue sword by robin mckinley ripped january 2008 robin mckinley the blue sword. The blue sword is one of those magical fantasies that ive read more times than i can count, and love beyond reason. A retelling of the story of beauty and the beast, and the blue sword, and more on. Robin mckinley has won various awards and citations for her writing, including the newbery medal for the hero and the crown and a newbery honor for the blue sword. Maas, leigh bardugo, and rae carson will delight in discovering the rich world of damar. The blue sword king county library system overdrive.
It deals with complex relationships between siblings, as well as the development of strong mentorstudent relationships. In publication order the blue sword the hero and the crown a knot in the grain and other stories the stone fey a pool in the desert. This is the story of harry crewe, the homelander orphan girl who became harimad sol, kings rider, and heir to the blue sword, gonturan, that no woman had wielded since the lady aerin herself b. A newbery honor book and a modern classic of young adult fantasy, the blue sword introduces the desert kingdom of damar, where magic weaves through the blood and weaves together destinies. A newbery honor book and a modern classic of young adult fantasy, the blue sword introduces the desert kingdom of damar, where magic weaves through the. From the new york times bestselling author of sunshine is the newberry award winning classic novel that had enthralled readers for decades. She knew a broadleafed ilpin tree from the blue evergreen torthuk, and when lady amelia met her with a corsage of the little rosypink pimchie flowers, she greeted them by name. The blue sword, by robin mckinley the blue sword is actually the first book in mckinleys damar series, published two years before prequel the hero and the crown. Robin mckinley s other books include the newbery awardwinning the hero and the crown. The blue sword navy general library program downloadable. The novel is set in a future where aerins heroic deeds have become the stuff of legend. If youre wondering why ya fantasy lovers praise robin mckinley and based on her. Title details for the blue sword by robin mckinley wait list.
This project was filmed and edited by zeshawn rahman, a high school sophomore at science leadership academy, for teen centrals. The blue sword by robin mckinley overdrive rakuten. The blue sword by robin mckinley the blue sword open library. Oct 01, 1982 the blue sword is one of those magical fantasies that ive read more times than i can count, and love beyond reason. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The blue sword marylands digital library overdrive. Robin mckinley books list of books by author robin mckinley. Published march 1987 by ace books first published october 1st 1982.
I also think this 1982 book has been a little bit forgotten over the years, at least if youre not a robin feb. The first adventure the first volume of the lioness quartet, is the first and bestknown, but all of them are worthwhile. This book deals with themes of moving and homesickness and coming to terms with loss. It was published by the ace publishers in the year 1984. New york times bestselling and awardwinning author robin mckinley sets the standard for epic fantasy and compelling, complex heroines. Editions of the blue sword by robin mckinley goodreads. The damar land series written by author robin mckinley consists of a total of 6 books released between the years 1984 and 2009. The blue sword by robin mckinley is a fantasy novel about a young orphan girl, harry, who is taken from her privileged life in home, and thrust into the world of the hillfolk. Robin mckinley project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. Robin mckinleys other books include the newbery awardwinning the hero and the crown.
Sorting by most editions first published most recent. The blue sword ebook by robin mckinley 9780062400727. This project was filmed and edited by zeshawn rahman, a high school sophomore at. Author of the blue sword, beauty, the door in the hedge, the hero and the crown, spindles end, the outlaws of sherwood, water, beauty. Librarian dena heilik book talks the blue sword by robin mckinley. The blue sword by robin mckinley at the best online ebook storage. Her new home is lovely, her guardians are everything that is kind, and the officers are friendly. Maas, leigh bardugo, and rae carson will delight in. Nov 25, 2014 the blue sword, by robin mckinley the blue sword is actually the first book in mckinleys damar series, published two years before prequel the hero and the crown. The blue sword district of columbia public library. It follows angharad harry crewe, a recently orphaned young woman, to a remote desert outpost in colonized damar, where her brother is stationed in the homeland military. Download and read online for free the blue sword by robin mckinley. This is the story of harry crewe, the homelander orphan girl who became harimad sol, kings rider, and heir to the blue sword, gonturan, that no woman had.
The blue sword robin mckinley read online free books. The book was named an american library association notable childrens book and an. The blue sword district of columbia public library overdrive. The blue sword is a fantasy novel written by american author robin mckinley.
What to read next if you never stopped loving robin mckinley. This is the order of robin mckinley books in both chronological order and publication robin grew up as an only child, the blue sword 1982 the hero and the crown torrent contents. A newbery honor book and a modern classic of young adult fantasy, the blue sword introduces the desert kingdom of damar, where magic weaves through the blood. New york timesbestselling and awardwinning author robin mckinley sets the. Buy a cheap copy of the blue sword book by robin mckinley. Harry, bored with her sheltered life in the remote orangegrowing colony of daria, discovers magic in herself when she is kidnapped by a native king with mysterious powers. Robin mckinleys the blue sword feminist ya fantasy books groupthink. Mar 04, 2016 librarian dena heilik book talks the blue sword by robin mckinley. Blue sword by robin mckinley, 198703, ace books edition, mass market paperback in english ace edition 25.
This acclaimed book by robin mckinley is available at in several formats for your ereader. Due to this, she would achieve the power contained in. The first book in the series is titled as the hero and the crown. This is the story of harry crewe, the homelander orphan girl who became harimad sol, kings rider, and heir to the blue sword, gonturan, that no woman had wielded since the lady aerin herself bore it into battle. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. It begins with a glass of orange juice at breakfast. Checkout now the blue sword, ebook by mckinley, robin. Harry crewe, the homelander orphan girl, is pleased with her new home.
Life in istan is certainly easy, but a voice in her ear whispers that the home of her heart is among the hillfolk, among the descendants of lady aerin, who once wielded gonturan, the blue sword. The blue sword ebook hennepin county library bibliocommons. Robin mckinley harry, bored with her sheltered life in the remote orangegrowing colony of daria, discovers magic in herself when she is kidnapped by a native king with mysterious powers. Apr 26, 2016 the blue sword ebook written by robin mckinley. Apr 26, 2016 a newbery honor book and a modern classic of young adult fantasy, the blue sword introduces the desert kingdom of damar, where magic weaves through the blood and weaves together destinies. Lady amelia was a small round woman with big hazel eyes and curly grey hair and the wistful look of the fading beauty.
The blue sword by robin mckinley book talk youtube. The blue sword isbn 9780688009380 pdf epub robin mckinley. New york timesbestselling and awardwinning author robin mckinley sets the standard for epic fantasy and compelling, complex heroines. The blue sword robin mckinley no current copies separate the blue sword mckinley, robin isbn 06336763 no current copies separate.
See all books authored by robin mckinley, including beauty. Readers of the blue sword by mckinley should also enjoy tamora pierces various tortall adventures, among which, alanna. Mar 02, 2020 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Robin mckinley born november 16, 1952 as jennifer carolyn robin. Harry, bored with her sheltered life in the remote orangegrowing colony of daria, discovers magic in herself when she is kidnapped by a native king with mysterious. Official page of robin mckinley, awardwinning fantasy author of the hero and the crown, sunshine, the blue sword, beauty.
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