Book Series · 6 Books

Damar Books

In order from The Blue Sword to The Stone Fey.

The Damar series is a set of 6 chapter books by Robin McKinley, published between 1903 and 1998. Written for ages 10–15, most books run about 250 pages.

The Pool in the Desert
The Blue Sword
The Hero and the Crown
Imaginary Lands
A Knot in the Grain and Other Stories
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Blue Sword
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 1982

The Blue Sword

By Robin McKinley

An orphan discovers her destiny as a legendary warrior in a magical desert kingdom.

272 pages· 101,620 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
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In reading order

Damar Series

6 books · Published 1903–1998

Series
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The Pool in the Desert

Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 1903

Wives of officers in India face trials and transformations.

#1

The Blue Sword

Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 1982

An orphan discovers her destiny as a legendary warrior in a magical desert kingdom.

The Hero and the Crown

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1984

A princess battles a dragon and uncovers her true destiny in a land of magic and betrayal.

Imaginary Lands

Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 1985

Explore lands where the terrain shapes destiny.

A Knot in the Grain and Other Stories

Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 1994

A mute healer, an abandoned princess, and a modern girl embark on magical journeys with unexpected allies and truths.

The Stone Fey

Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 1998

A lost lamb leads Maddy to a life-altering discovery in the hills.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Damar series?

There are 6 books in the Damar series. It began with The Blue Sword in 1982, and the newest book, The Stone Fey, was published in 1998.

What order should you read the Damar books in?

Start with The Blue Sword and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.

What ages are the Damar books best for?

The series is best for ages 10–15, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Damar to life.

01

Sara Jeannette Duncan

Author
02

Robin McKinley

Author
03

David M. Johnston

Illustrator
04

John Clapp

Illustrator

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