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Blue Sword
 

The Blue Sword (Newbery Honor Roll)

by Robin McKinley

Harry, bored with her sheltered life in the remote orange-growing colony of Daria, discovers magic in herself when she is kidnapped by a native king with mysterious powers. (read review)

Top tags: fantasy,  young adult,  fiction,  magic,  robin mckinley (all tags)

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Ulrike G.
  • Rated 5 stars

“This book is Robin McKinley at her best, and that's saying something! If you haven't read this book, you should.”

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  • Rated 4.319088 stars
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  • Rated 4.5 stars
  

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  • Kelly L

    kelly l said:

    “Just a simple comment: I love this book! It will always be my most favorite read ever. Every time I read it I get chills and get taken away.”

    posted Saturday, July 12 2008 ( | view 1 reply )
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