Leadership & Management

Self-Improvement

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Decision Making

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The Blue Sword

by Robin McKinley · 1982 · 320 pages

Brandon Sanderson

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About This Book

Angharad 'Harry' Crewe is an orphan who moves to a remote desert outpost where she is kidnapped by Corlath, the king of the Free Hillfolk. She discovers her own magical powers and trains as a warrior to defend her new home from a northern invasion. Harry eventually wields the legendary Blue Sword, fulfilling a destiny tied to the history of the kingdom of Damar.

Genres

Leadership & Management Self-Improvement Fiction & Literature

Topics

Communication Decision Making Motivation Resilience Storytelling

Book Details

Published

1982

Pages

320

Language

en

ISBN

9780688009380

Awards & Recognition

Newbery Honor (1983)ALA Notable Children's BookALA Best Book for Young AdultsHorn Book Fanfare

Series

Part 1 of Damar

Audiobook Available

12h 15m

Narrated by Diane Warren

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