The Blue Sword

Pages: 272
Published: 1982
Language: English

Harry Crewe, an orphan girl from the Homelands, finds herself in the wild country of the Free Hillfolk. There, she is destined to become Harimad-sol, a King's Rider, and wield the legendary Blue Sword. This is her story of discovering magic, destiny, and her own strength.

Prose complexity: 4/10

Adventurous Inspiring Hopeful Atmospheric

Chosen One Fish Out of Water Coming of Age

Fantasy Folklore High Fantasy Juvenile Young Adult YA Fantasy

Robin McKinley

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