The Blue Sword
by Robin McKinley
When Harry Crewe's father dies, she leaves her Homeland to travel east, to Istan,... read more
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- Grade
- 4-12
- Genre
- Adventure
- Science Fiction / Fantasy
Year Published 1982
Word Count 101,620
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 1030L
- ATOS Reading Level: 6.8
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 106, 17.0 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Lists With This Book
- Fantasy Books for Ages 11 to 17
- A Hero's Journey: CSLP
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About the Author 1
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 2
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Book Readings 1
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Awards & Distinctions 2
John Newbery Medal, 1922-2021
Honor, 1983
Mythopoeic Fantasy Award, 1971-2020
Finalist, 1983
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