The Iron Ring
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1997 · Est. 7.5 hour read

The Iron Ring

By Lloyd Alexander

A young king's lost gamble binds him to a magical quest.

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283 pages· 68,078 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
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Tamar, a young king, loses his kingdom in a dice game, bound by an iron ring. Honor drives him on a perilous journey to repay his debt. In a magical realm where animals speak and wisdom hides in folly, Tamar faces unexpected dangers. Will he reclaim his life, or is he destined to sacrifice everything?

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When Tamar, the young king of Sundari, loses a dice game, he loses everything–his kingdom, its riches, and even the right to call his life his own. His bondage is symbolized by the iron ring that appears mysteriously on his finger. To Tamar, born to the warrior caste, honor is everything. So he sets out on a journey to make good on his debt–and even to give up his life if necessary. And that journey leads him into a world of magic, where animals can talk, the foolish are surprisingly wise, and danger awaits…

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Format
Paperback
Pages
283
Words
68,078
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
680L
Themes & topics
Books about questsBooks about kings and rulers
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.8
F&P level
~P
AR points
10
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
17776
Publication
Published
May 24, 1999
First published
May 1, 1997
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780141303482

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