The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley
The protagonist, a young orphan girl, is taken captive by a desert king in a foreign land. She discovers within herself a latent magical power and a destiny tied to the fate of the kingdom. As she trains under the king's tutelage, she becomes a warrior and a key figure in an impending war. The girl must navigate politics, magic, and her own self-discovery to protect her new home and its people.
The 3173rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1982
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 248-272
- Words
- 101,764
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 91st on Harvard Book Store Staff's Favorite 100 Books (Harvard Book Store)
- 353rd on Fantasy and Horror: A Critical and Historical Guide (Book)