The Blue Sword
An orphan discovers her destiny as a legendary warrior in a magical desert kingdom.
Book Series · 2 Books
In order from The Blue Sword to The Hero and the Crown.
The Damar series is a set of 2 chapter books by Robin McKinley, published between 1982 and 1984. Written for ages 10–15, most books run about 270 pages. Subjects across the series include heritage and the desert.
Two related fantasy novels set in Damar: The Blue Sword and its centuries-earlier prequel, The Hero and the Crown.
An orphan discovers her destiny as a legendary warrior in a magical desert kingdom.
2 books · Published 1982–1984
An orphan discovers her destiny as a legendary warrior in a magical desert kingdom.
A princess battles a dragon and uncovers her true destiny in a land of magic and betrayal.
There are 2 books in the Damar series. It began with The Blue Sword in 1982, and the newest book, The Hero and the Crown, was published in 1984.
Start with The Blue Sword and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.
The series is best for ages 10–15, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The Blue Sword (Book #1) is the longest book in the series at 101,620 words (272 pages).
The Hero and the Crown (Book #2) is the shortest at 87,370 words (246 pages).
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