Mckinley, Robin Biography

Robin McKinley is an American author known for her works in the fantasy genre. She was born in Ohio in 1952.McKinley's most notable works include "The Hero and the Crown," which tells the story of a young woman who becomes a legendary dragon-slayer, and "Beauty," which is a retelling of the classic fairy tale "Beauty and the Beast." She has also written several other novels and short stories set in various fantasy worlds.McKinley's writing is known for its lyrical prose, strong female protagonists, and exploration of themes such as courage, self-discovery, and the power of storytelling. She has won several awards for her writing, including the Newbery Medal in 1985 for "The Hero and the Crown" and the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature in 1992 for "Beauty."In addition to her writing, McKinley is also a horse enthusiast and has written several books about horses. She continues to write and publish new novels and stories, and her works are enjoyed by fans of fantasy and fairy tales around the world.

Books by Mckinley, Robin

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  • The Hero And The Crown: Aerin is shy, clumsy, ugly, and mistrusted by the people she is supposed to rule. She is ridiculed for being the daughter of a witch with none of her witchy...
  • The Blue Sword: The original "strong heroine" fantasy author, McKinley broke new ground with her work in the 80's. Harry Crewe feels restless, insignificant, invisible. Until kelar, a kind of magical force handed...
  • A Knot In The Grain And Other Stories:
  • Imaginary Lands:
  • The Stone Fey:
  • Deerskin: An author who writes mesmerizing fantasy stories with an almost lyrical, dreamlike style. Her prose is always outstanding, top notch and beautiful to read. Deerskin is perhaps her best, most...
  • Sunshine:
  • Beauty: This rendition of the classic fairytale inspired the Disney cartoon of the 90's, and the live action film in 2017. The fairytale I grew up with featured the typical ugly,...
  • Sunshine: This exceptionally entertaining novel features a highly likable and relatable protagonist and a bunch of vampires that are a far more accurate representation of the blood sucking fiends, in comparison...