21. Review: Robin McKinley, The Blue Sword; The Hero And The Crown Review robin mckinley, The Blue Sword and The Hero and the Crown. robin mckinley's Damar novels, The Hero and the Crown and The Blue http://www.steelypips.org/reviews/damar.html

Review: Robin McKinley, The Blue Sword and The Hero and the Crown Robin McKinley's Damar novels, The Hero and the Crown and The Blue Sword , are quite good fantasy novels that admirably mix coming-of-age stories with interesting world-building and an almost remote mythical quality. I recommend them for readers at young-adult level and up. The Blue Sword comes first in publication order, and tells of a time when the country of Damar is but a shadow of what it once was, thanks in part to the colonization of the continent by Harry Crewe's country, known simply as Home. Harry is energetic, likes to feel useful, loves adventure novels, and is indifferent to embroidery; she is also an impoverished orphan recently taken in as a charity case by her brother's military commander. Harry finds very little outlet for her vague restlessness in her new home, a Homelander fort on the edge of a desert; this changes, however, when she is abducted by the King of Damar, Corlath. Corlath had come to the fort seeking military assistance against the Northerners, ancient and newly-strengthened enemies of Damar from over the mountains. Leaving the meeting in anger, he is unpleasantly surprised to find his kelar The Blue Sword is a well-crafted coming-of-age tale with solid, likeable characters and an interesting world. (However, if one is allergic to horses in one's fantasies, both books should probably be avoided.) Damar is a country with depth and substance, and the Homelanders' colonization efforts add an unusual element to its perils. Likewise, Harry's path includes, realistically, the difficulty of navigating between two cultures and loyalties. These themes are picked up in more detail in the prequel

22. Sunshine By Robin McKinley Review Review of the novel Sunshine by robin mckinley. http://www.computercrowsnest.com/sfnews2/04_feb/review0204_2.shtml

Your browser does not support script advertise. Search: EUROPE'S MOST VISITED SF/F WEB SITE Sunshine by Robin McKinley check out website: www.booksattransworld.co.uk and www.robinmckinley.com R ae, called Sunshine, is a coffee-house baker, specialising in Cinnamon Rolls as Big as Your Head. She works in the family business, has a steady boyfriend, an eccentric landlady and one day takes a walk by the lake. It shouldn't have been dangerous. She certainly didn't expect to be kidnapped by a pack of vampires and shackled in an abandoned mansion with only another, equally shackled, vampire for company. Sunshine, being who she is, definitely doesn't plan on being dinner when he wakes up. There's a moment, reading the blurb for 'Sunshine', when the resemblance to a certain episode of Buffy springs to mind. Start reading the book and all resemblance to anything else becomes quite completely irrelevant. McKinley may be a seasoned author with a fair number of well-received fantasies behind her already but this is the book she hits her stride with. The first-person narrative of Sunshine is vastly entertaining, occasionally slightly insane and packed with so much originality and character that you literally do not want to put it down. Even if that means losing a fair amount of sleep until you're done.

23. Official Robin McKinley Home Page The official home page of robin mckinley, including a discussion group, a reader survey, news about new books, biographical information, book summaries, and a letter from robin mckinley. robin mckinley is not affiliated with the site, apart from having sent occasional mail through her robin mckinley again demonstrates her art as a storyteller with this terrifyingly http://ofb.net/~damien/mckinley

Note well! Robin McKinley is not affiliated with the site, apart from having sent occasional mail through her agent. As far as I know she is not on the web. E-mailing the mailing list will certainly not elicit a reply. If you want to contact her, write her care of her publisher, just like every other author who doesn't put an address in their book. New location! Amanda Ridder, the original author, disappeared for a while, so I have copied the site and made a mailing list. A Letter From Robin McKinley regarding Amanda's Web site. Another Letter From Robin McKinley regarding mine. About Robin McKinley Biographical information collected from her books, speechs, and short biographies, as well as information about how to contact her and order her books. Mailing list Leave comments, ask questions, or participate in discussions about Robin McKinley and her books. Reviews Damar timeline and random comments Old Discussion, Questions, and Comments Old discussion of Robin McKinley and her books. None of the links for responding work . Use the mailing list for discussion. Readers' Survey results Robin's own site Beauty A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast This first novel by McKinley sets the precedent for fine characterization and storytelling that she demonstrates throughout her work. In

24. Robin McKinley: Bibliography A bibliography of robin mckinley, the author of the novels SPINDLE S END, BEAUTY, THE BLUE SWORD (Newbery Honor Book, 1983), THE HERO AND THE CROWN (Newbery http://www.robinmckinley.com/RM_Biblio.html

Bibliography Novels Short Stories Essays Anthologies Novels Sunshine US Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group October 2003 ISBN: 0425191788 UK Publisher: Bantam Press October 2003 ISBN: 0593051025 Spindle’s End David Fickling Books April, 2002 (UK Edition) ISBN: 038560419X Now Available in Paperback Ace Books Paperback June 2001 ISBN: 044-100865-8 Putnam Hardcover May 2000 ISBN: 039-923466-7 Excerpt Rose Daughter Greenwillow Hardcover ISBN: 0-688-15439-5 Ace Paperback December 1998 ISBN: 044-100583-7 A Locus Recommended Book Excerpt Essay: The Story behind Rose Daughter Beauty HarperCollins Children's Books ISBN 006-024149-7 HarperTrophy June 1993 Paperback (reissue) Excerpt The Blue Sword William Morrow Hardcover February 1983 ISBN: 0-688-00938-7 Ace Books Paperback (Reissue) April 1991 ISBN: 0441068804 Newbery Honor Book, 1983 Excerpt The Hero and the Crown Greenwillow Hardcover January 1985 ISBN: 0-688-02593-5 Ace Books Paperback (reissue) March 1989 ISBN: 0441328091 Ace Books Trade Paperback February 1998 ISBN: 0441004997 Newbery Award Excerpt Deerskin Ace Books Paperback July 1994 ISBN: 044100069X The Outlaws of Sherwood Greenwillow Hardcover October 1988) ISBN: 0-688-07178-3 Ace Books Paperback August 1989 ISBN: 0441644511 Novels Short Stories Essays Anthologies Short Story Collections A Knot in the Grain HarperCollins Paperback ISBN:0-06-440604-0 Greenwillow Hardcover May 1994 ISBN: 0-688-09201-2 Horn Book Fanfare Honor List, 1995

25. Robin McKinley Mailing Address robin mckinley c/o Greenwillow Press 1350 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10019. Return to the robin mckinley Home Page. http://www.ofb.net/~damien/mckinley/McKinley.html

Mailing Address: Robin McKinley c/o Greenwillow Press 1350 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10019 Don't forget that Ms. McKinley is now residing in England and does receive a good amount of mail, so although she usually responds, it takes a few months. Book Ordering Address: 39 Plymouth St., PO Box 1219 Fairfield, NJ 07007 Almost all of her books can also be ordered through large bookstores like Borders or on-line from Amazon.Com Robin McKinley 's full name is Jennifer Robin Carolyn McKinley, and she was born November 16, 1952 in her mother's hometown of Warren, Ohio. Because her father was in the Navy, she travelled throughout the world while she was growing up. Her passion for reading was one of the most constant things in her childhood, so she began to remember events, places, and time periods by what books she read where. For example, she read Andrew Lang's Blue Fairy Book for the first time in California; The Chronicles of Narnia for the first time in New York; The Lord of the Rings for the first time in Japan;

26. Robin McKinley Mailing Address robin mckinley. c/o Greenwillow Press robin mckinley's full name is Jennifer robin Carolyn mckinley, and she was born November 16, 1952 in her mother's http://ofb.net/~damien/mckinley/McKinley.html

Mailing Address: Robin McKinley c/o Greenwillow Press 1350 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10019 Don't forget that Ms. McKinley is now residing in England and does receive a good amount of mail, so although she usually responds, it takes a few months. Book Ordering Address: 39 Plymouth St., PO Box 1219 Fairfield, NJ 07007 Almost all of her books can also be ordered through large bookstores like Borders or on-line from Amazon.Com Robin McKinley 's full name is Jennifer Robin Carolyn McKinley, and she was born November 16, 1952 in her mother's hometown of Warren, Ohio. Because her father was in the Navy, she travelled throughout the world while she was growing up. Her passion for reading was one of the most constant things in her childhood, so she began to remember events, places, and time periods by what books she read where. For example, she read Andrew Lang's Blue Fairy Book for the first time in California; The Chronicles of Narnia for the first time in New York; The Lord of the Rings for the first time in Japan;

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28. McKinley, Robin 7. A robin mckinley Collection Spindles End/the Hero and the Crown/the Blue Sword, A robin mckinley Collection Spindle s End/the Hero and the Crown/the Blue http://www.dropbears.com/amazon/template_scifi/type_browse/mode_15628

more search options McKinley, Robin Home Science Fiction > McKinley, Robin Related Sections Science Fiction Sci-Fi Authors Douglas Adams Brian Aldiss ... Author Index Departments Magazines Sci-Fi Posters Sci-Fi Calendars Sci Fi Movies Posters Science Fiction Posters Sunshine from Berkley Pub Group Price: Customer Review: I have never cared much for Robin McKinley's books, finding her style a bit ponderous for my taste. At first I thought I was going to enjoy this book more than the others, but soon found myself getting bored. The plot is just too slow-moving, nothing happens for ages and ages. Most of the time the... more info Customer Rating: Click here for more information Buy from: United Kingdom The Hero and the Crown from Ace Books Price: Customer Review: Ok,this is the best book ever. I got it for Christmas and at first I didn't want to read it at all. It was a rainy afternoon when I first picked it up. I could not put it down after that. It is about a young girl named Aerin who is the daugher of a king. Her fathers first wife died and he remarried... more info Customer Rating: Click here for more information Buy from: United Kingdom Beauty : A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast from HarperCollins Price: Customer Review: Don't pay attention the Joseph McGrath thing, cuz I am actually a 14 year old using my dad's account (just in case you might find it odd to see someone with that name reviewing this book)

29. McKinley, Robin Index of Authors. Index of Novels. Reading Resources. Authors. robin mckinley. Author Information. In Her Own Words. robin mckinley "In Her Own Words." http//www.sff.net/people/robinmckinley/ ( October 25, 2000) Newbery Acceptance. mckinley, robin. " Newbery Acceptance." The Horn Book Magazine http://english.byu.edu/Novelinks/Authors/McKinley.htm

Home Index of Authors Index of Novels Reading Resources Authors Robin McKinley Author Information In Her Own Words Robin McKinley "In Her Own Words." http://www.sff.net/people/robin-mckinley/ (October 25, 2000) A brief and friendly autobiography by the author. Q and A Robin McKinley "c." http://www.sff.net/people/robin-mckinley/ (October 25, 2000) The author answers common questions about her personal life and her writing habits. Mailing Address Mailing Address. http://www.sff.net/people/robin-mckinley/ (October 25, 2000) Robin McKinley's Mailing address and ordering information. Robin McKinley Biography Robin McKinley Biography http://pfb.net/~damien/mckinley/ (October 25, 2000) A brief online biography detailing the author's literary works and educational accomplishments. Robin McKinley Windling, Terri and Mark Alan Arnold. "Robin McKinley." The Horn Book Magazine. v61 n4. July-August 1985. 406-409. Describes Robin McKinley in light of her Newbery Award and the publishing of new books.

30. SFBookcase.com - Author Robin McKinley's Biography,Bibliography,Novels,Short Sto Author detail page, listing a brief biography about them, a list of their novels, and sites related to them. SFbookcase author profile. SFbookcase gives you all of the information about new Username Password Register robin mckinley. Wednesday May 12 2004 robin mckinley has won various awards and citations for her writing, including the Newbery Medal for The Hero and http://www.sfbookcase.com/author.asp?authorid=1435

31. Beauty - By McKinley, Robin Beauty. Science Fiction Fantasy Book Review. AUTHOR mckinley, robin ISBN 0060241497 Compare price for this book. Beauty Book Review, by mckinley, robin. http://www.bookfinder.us/review6/0060241497.html

Beauty AUTHOR: McKinley, Robin ISBN: 0060241497 Compare price for this book Religion Fiction Editorial Review from Amazon Beauty - Book Review, by McKinley, Robin Amazon.com This much-loved retelling of the classic French tale Beauty and the Beast elicits the familiar magical charm, but is more believable and complex than the traditional story. In this version, Beauty is not as beautiful as her older sisters, who are both lovely and kind. Here, in fact, Beauty has no confidence in her appearance but takes pride in her own intelligence, her love of learning and books, and her talent in riding. She is the most competent of the three sisters, which proves essential when they are forced to retire to the country because of their father's financial ruin. The plot follows that of the renowned legend: Beauty selflessly agrees to inhabit the Beast's castle to spare her father's life. Beauty's gradual acceptance of the Beast and the couple's deepening trust and affection are amplified in novel form. Robin McKinley's writing has the flavor of another century, and Beauty heightens the authenticity as a reliable and competent narrator. This was McKinley's first book, written almost 20 years ago. Since that time she has been awarded the Newbery Medal for The Hero and the Crown and has delighted her fans with another retelling of the Beauty and the Beast fable, Rose Daughter. Still, McKinley's first novel has a special place in the hearts of her devoted readers, many of whom attest to relishing Beauty time and again. (Ages 11 to Adult)

32. McKinley, Robin --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia mckinley, robin Britannica Student Encyclopedia. MLA style mckinley, robin. Britannica Student Encyclopedia. 2004. Encyclopædia Britannica Premium Service. http://www.britannica.com/ebi/article?eu=336730&query=robin hood&ct=ebi

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36. The Outlaws Of Sherwood By Robin McKinley -- Robin Hood Spotlight Of The Month by robin mckinley. Greenwillow hardcover, 1988. mckinley s robin Hood, however, is a (justified) worrywart and a very charming one at that. http://www.geocities.com/puckrobin/rh/0902.html

September 2002 The Outlaws of Sherwood by Robin McKinley Greenwillow hardcover, 1988 Ace Books paperback, 1989 On his way to Nottingham Fair, a young apprentice forester named Robin is accosted by some of his fellow foresters. Forced to flee, Robin shoots some arrows in self-defence at his attackers. One forester is accidentally killed. Robin is outlawed is outlawed for his crimes. He comes to live in Sherwood Forest and assembles a gang of "honest outlaws" to plunder rich travellers and give some comfort to the poorer Saxons. Among his band are Marian, Will Scarlet, Little John and Friar Tuck. The outlaws rescue Alan-a-Dale's bride from an unwanted marriage and help the friendly knight, Sir Richard of the Lea, repay a loan and recover his lands. The outlaws make enemies of the Sheriff of Nottingham, and the sheriff hires a bounty hunter named Guy of Gisbourne to eliminate Robin and his outlaw band. And finally, Robin wonders what will happen when the long-absent King Richard returns to Sherwood. Summarized that way, it's easy to see why Stephen Knight has described Robin McKinley's book as a "straight re-telling". But such a summary, while accurate in the broad strokes, does not do

37. Robin McKinley -- Interviews In Sherwood robin mckinley robin mckinley s official website is www.robinmckinley.com This interview was conducted through email and concluded on Sept. 14, 2002. http://www.geocities.com/puckrobin/rh/mckinley1.html

ROBIN McKINLEY Conducted and transcribed by Allen W. Wright Robin McKinley has written several critically-acclaimed fantasy novels, among the best known are The Blue Sword , The Hero and the Crown (1985 a Newbery award-winner), Rose Daughter (1988) and Spindle's End (2000). Her Robin Hood novel, The Outlaws of Sherwood was published as a hardcover by Greenwillow Books in 1988 and as an Ace Books paperback in 1989. Born into an American military family, Ms. McKinley now lives in England with her husband, fellow author Peter Dickinson. Robin McKinley's official website is www.robinmckinley.com This interview was conducted through e-mail and concluded on Sept. 14, 2002. AWW: You've mentioned in a few places that as a child you loved the Robin Hood legend. What things about the legend appealed to you the most? And do you think that would still be true of children today? RM: I think the main thing that appealed to me forty or more years ago is the same thing that must appeal to most ordinary middle-class, developed-world kids with indoor plumbing, TV, and homework, reading Robin Hood today: a simpler, freer life on appealing terms. It's not unlike the attraction of Arthur Ransome's

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40. Heather's Book List | Rose Daughter By McKinley, Robin Rose Daughter mckinley, robin (Author) Read May 25, 2003 robin mckinley has written a new novelized version of the classic fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast. http://goblinhead.com/booklist/books_heather/000493.html

@import url(http://goblinhead.com/booklist/booklist.css); Heather's Book List What I'm reading this year... Rose Daughter McKinley, Robin (Author) Read May 25, 2003 “She hesitated and glanced at Beauty again. “D’you know why everyone wants a rose wreath dear? Forgive me for insulting you by asking, but you look as if maybe you don’t know.” “No-o,” said Beauty. “Not because they’re beautiful?” The woman laughed with genuine amusement. “Bless you. Maybe it’s no wonder they grow for you after all. You know- pansy for thoughtfulness, yew for sorrow, bay for glory, dock for tomorrow? Roses are for love. Not forget-me-not, honeysuckle, silly sweethearts’ love but the love that makes you and keeps you whole, love that gets you through the worst your life’ll give you and that pours out of you when you’re given the best instead.” “There are a lot of the old rose wreathes from Rose Cottage around, and not just over my door. There’s an old folk tale- maybe you’ve never heard of it in your city- that there aren’t many roses around anymore because they need more love than people have to give ‘em, to make ‘em flower, and the only thing that’ll stand in for love is magic, though it ain’t as good, and you have to have a lot of magic, like a sorcerer, and I ain’t never heard of a kind sorcerer, have you? And the bushes only started covering themselves with thorns when it got so it was only magic that ever made ‘em grow. They were sad, like, and it came out in the thorns. Maybe it was different when the world was younger, when people and roses were younger.”

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