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Describe your latest book/project/work. I've been studying the life and work of photographer W. Eugene Smith for 13 years. My first book (Dream... Continue »
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The Blue Sword (Newbery Honor Roll)

by Robin Mckinley

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ISBN13: 9780141309750
ISBN10: 014130975x
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Awards

Newbery Medal Honor Book, 1983
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Living in the desert country of Damar, shared by the Homelanders and the secretive magical Hillfolk, orphaned Harry Crewe is kidnapped by Corlath, the Hillfolk king, who intends to train her in the arts of war until she is a match for any of his men.

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titianlibrarian, August 8, 2008 (view all comments by titianlibrarian)
This is old-school teen fantasy book--it won the Newbery Honor in 1982. When I was growing up, this and McKinley's Hero and the Crown were touchstones of mine. Don't we all grow up wishing that we could wield swords and ride horses through the desert? Learn foreign languages and fall in love with handsome princes, all without relying on femininity and flirtation?

Even if you're not a fantasy fan, please consider this one--it's a unique take on the archetype of a hero. Like dark chocolate with chili and cinnamon--wonderful plain, but with the addition of a few uncommon twists, it transcends to the amazing.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780141309750
Editor:
November, S.
Author:
November, S.
Author:
McKinley, Robin
Publisher:
Firebird
Location:
New York
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Fiction - Fantasy
Subject:
Fantasy
Subject:
Action & Adventure
Subject:
Fantasy & Magic
Series:
Newbery Honor Roll
Series Volume:
1.
Publication Date:
October 2000
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
- Up
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
272
Dimensions:
7.76x5.13x.79 in. .51 lbs.
Age Level:
10-UP
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