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Robin McKinley (born November 16, 1952 as Jennifer Carolyn Robin McKinley) is a fantasy author especially known for her Newbery Medal-winning novel a Hero and the Crown. She has besides won a Mythopoeic Award for Sunshine, the World Fantasy Award for Imaginary Lands, and a 1998 Phoenix Award honor book for Beauty.

Biography

Robin McKinley grew higher an just tyke by owning the military father. Based on data from her, she moved about ofttimes as a little one & understand profusely; she credits this background sustaining a inspiration for her stories. Presently married to an English writer, Peter Dickinson, McKinley lives within England.

Bibliography

Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast 1978 The Door in the Hedge 1981 The Blue Sword 1982 (Newbery Honor) The Hero and the Crown 1984 (Newbery Medal) Imaginary Lands 1985 (World Fantasy Award) The Outlaws of Sherwood 1988 A Knot in the Grain and Other Stories 1994 (Editor) Deerskin 1994 Rose Daughter 1997 The Stone Fey 1998 ''Spindle's End 2000 Water: Tales of Elemental Spirits 2001 Sunshine'' 2003 (Mythopoeic Award)

Robin McKinley: The Official Home Page
Fan page. List of books, letters from the author, and a mailing list.

Sunshine
Review of the novel Sunshine by Robin McKinley.

Robin McKinley
Author's official site. Features reviews, transcripts, news, and FAQ.






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