This is one of those books that fantasy buffs and English teachers agree on (a rare thing before Harry Potter!). Harry (Angharad is her real name) is a young woman who is restless, out of place in her world. But when the king of the Hillfolk abducts her, she is thrown into a world of magic and adventure and required to prove herself.
This is an excellent book for young teen readers who want to sink their teeth into some excellent sword and sorcery fantasy adventure. For those already well immersed and drawn to the darker fantasy, this book may seem a little too bland, but I think it's an excellent book for the age group. A little romantic? Sure! But that's part of the fun.
Readers who enjoy this have to catch Mckinley's Beauty and the Beast retellings and The Hero and the Crown. You also might try Brian Jacques Redwall series for a slightly different spin on epic fantasy tales. Enjoy!
Happy Reading! ^_^ Shanshad
The Blue Sword
- Accelerated Reading level : 6.8
- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Ace Books; 3rd Printing edition (March 1987)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0441068804
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