Peter Dickinson
Peter Dickinson was a prolific British author known for his works in both children's and adult literature. He won numerous awards, including the Carnegie Medal and the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. His writing often blended elements of mystery, fantasy, and historical fiction.
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
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1. The Blue Hawk
In this fantasy novel, a young temple servant named Tron is thrust into a perilous journey after he is chosen to be the guardian of a sacred blue hawk, a symbol of divine power. As political tensions rise and the ruling powers seek to exploit the hawk for their own gain, Tron must navigate a world of intrigue and danger to protect the bird and uncover his own destiny. Through his adventures, Tron learns about loyalty, courage, and the complex interplay between faith and power in a richly imagined ancient world.
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2. The Ropemaker
"The Ropemaker" by Peter Dickinson is a fantasy novel set in a world where magic is dying and the land is threatened by a dark force known as the Shadow. When a young girl named Tilja is sent on a quest to find the Ropemaker, the only person who can save their world, she must navigate through treacherous landscapes and face dangerous obstacles. Along the way, she meets a group of unlikely allies who join her on her journey and help her to uncover the truth about the Ropemaker and the Shadow. As they race against time to save their world, they realize that the true power of magic lies within themselves.
The 10999th Greatest Book of All Time
