Books like beauty by robin mckinley

From newbery medal winning author robin mckinley, this beloved story illuminates an unlikely. Till now, author mckinley has contributed a total of 20 books in her writing career. Some of her books have won prestigious awards such as the hero and the crown, which was awarded with the newbery medal in the category of the best american childrens book of the year. The obvious place to start for me, anyway is with robin mckinleys two attempts at telling the story, beauty and rose daughter. Dragged along to a yard sale with my mother, i decided to look through a jumble of old books piled into a. A retelling of the story of beauty and the beast ebook written by robin mckinley. This muchloved retelling of the classic french tale beauty and the beast elicits. Rarely is an authors first novel so worthy of praise. Like so many readers, i first discovered robin mckinleys newbery awardwinning epic fantasy novel the hero and the crown as a teenager. Published june 30th 1993 by harpercollins first published october 25th 1978 more details.

Robin mckinley had a huge influence on me when i was a kid and im only now rediscovering it as im finally getting my hands on rose daughter. The damar land series written by author robin mckinley consists of a total of 6 books released between the years 1984 and 2009. The bestknown and bestloved of robin mckinleys books is also one of the best of the fairytale retellings beauty, a more enlightened, fullydrawn version of beauty and the beast. Robin mckinley is a popular and awardwinning fantasy author.

Twenty years ago, robin mckinley dazzled readers with the power of her novel beauty. A retelling of the story of beauty and the beast by robin mckinley firstly, i think this is one of my favourite fairy tales. Theres a depth and a richness to the story and characterizations, as well as a beauty of atmosphere and writing. I cant say its the first fairy tale adaptation ever written, because it isnt i checked. Sep 22, 2010 beauty 1978 and rose daughter 1997 are both versions of the fairytale beauty and the beast, and both written by robin mckinley.

She moved around frequently as a child and read copiously. Beauty is perhaps the less delicate of the two, being suited to a younger audience in terms of complexity, language, etc, but it still makes a good story. While following the classic storyline, mckinley adds some of her own details. Below is a list of robin mckinleys books in order of when they were first released. I enjoyed it very much except for the ending, which struck me as way too pat. Her 1984 novel the hero and the crown won the newbery medal as the years best new american childrens book. But what she lacks in looks, she can perhaps make up for in courage. Readers say that mckinleys beauty is a better take on the retelling, but others loved the character relationships in the book. Oct 25, 1978 robin mckinley s beloved telling illuminates the unusual love story of a most unlikely couple, beauty and the beast. I love this book because its not childish like the disney beauty and the beast.

So in the corner of the very specific subgenre of fairy tale adaptations, robin mckinleys beauty is iconic. This fortiethanniversary edition features a striking new package for the awardwinning novel. A retelling of the story of beauty and the beast by robin mckinley. A retelling of the story of beauty and the beast by mckinley, robin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

Jennifer carolyn robin mckinley born november 16, 1952 is an american author of fantasy and childrens books. It was published by the ace publishers in the year 1984. Beauty by robin mckinley rumors of a magical castle send a. Robin mckinley made her debut as a published author in 1978 with the novel beauty. In mckinley s books, the romance, like the adventure, is based upon ideals of faithfulness, duty, and honor. What to read next if you never stopped loving robin. Ive been wanting to read this book for a long time.

A compelling and inventive novel set in a world where science and magic are at odds, by robin mckinley, the newberywinning author of the hero and the crown and the blue sword, as well as the classic fantasy titles beauty, chalice, spindles end, pegasus and sunshine maggie knows somethings off about val, her moms new husband. What to read next if you never stopped loving robin mckinley. Buy a cheap copy of rose daughter book by robin mckinley. Mckinleys beauty real name honour is much like belle in her love of books and horses, though much plainer in appearance and without the nuisance of a gaston character. So while i appreciate that you will not write more books like beauty, for all sorts of reasons im thankful you wrote it. This is the first book i have read by robin mckinley. A retelling of the story of beauty and the beast was first published in 1978, written by american childrens book author robin mckinley. Which book do you think is better for beauty and the beast lovers. Ive been hanging around the palace of bitchery long enough to know that beauty. Young, untainted mckinley before she got all artsy fartsy and tried to down play and deny her appeal as a creator of likeable, pleasant, homey hearth side heroines.

Mckinleys beauty real name honour is much like belle in her love of books. A retelling of the story of beauty and the beast, she wrote a collection of short stories called the door in the hedge. It was the 1966 1988 best of the best books for young adults. Beauty is a nickname honour received when she was five and found herself unfit to carry the name. Robin mckinleys acclaimed first novel is a brilliant reimagining of the classic french fairy tale i was the youngest of three daughters. Dragged along to a yard sale with my mother, i decided to look through a jumble of old books piled into a crate marked. A strange imprisonment beauty has never liked her nickname. This summer my daughters and i participated in a motherdaughter book club. Newbery winner robin mckinley discusses her beauty books.

The first book in the series is titled as the hero and the crown. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Robin mckinleys beloved telling illuminates the unusual love story of a most unlikely couple, beauty and the beast. I want to say something all poetic about how the love and warmth of the hearth at beauty s house is the light and warmth that she takes with her to the beasts cold castle but yech i think thats pretty apparent.

This is the first novel in the pegasus series that was released in the year 2010. Awardwinning author robin mckinley tells an enthralling story of magic, love, and redemption, based on the classic tale of beauty and the beast. One of my favorite comfort rereads is robin mckinleys beauty. Robin mckinleys other books include the newbery awardwinning the hero and the crown. Beauty 1978 and rose daughter 1997 are both versions of the fairytale beauty and the beast, and both written by robin mckinley. She was a favorite author and this was one of my favorite books from my teenage years. Robin mckinley is one of the most popular american authors who has written several highly acclaimed novels based on the childrens books, fantasy, and young adult genres.

It was the first book i can remember reading that made me feel like i was a. Beauty by robin mckinley scholastic books for kids. From newbery medalwinning author robin mckinley, this beloved story illuminates an unlikely love storybeauty and the beast. Theres a depth and a richness to the story and characterizations, as well as a beauty of atmosphere and. Once upon a time, a wealthy merchant had three daughters. Books like beauty by robin mckinley suggested reading robin mckinley this study guide consists of approximately 9 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of beauty. But the ones that came before were few and far between, only five or so in the years spanning 1945 to 1975. Beauty was named as a baby but has grown into a gawky teenager. This is the first novel in the pegasus series that was released. Her passion for reading was one of the most constant things in her childhood. When youre stuck with the name beauty, people expect a lot from you like beauty and.

A retelling of the story of beauty and the beast by. Though they liked the book in the end and especially loved watching both of disneys beauty and the beast movies, it started a little slow. Apr 07, 2014 a retelling of the story of beauty and the beast by robin mckinley firstly, i think this is one of my favourite fairy tales. May, 2002 robin mckinley has won various awards and citations for her writing, including the newbery medal for the hero and the crown and a newbery honor for the blue sword. Robin has lived in ohio, maine, massachusetts, new york and england where she lives with her husband, peter dickinson. Jun 15, 2012 so in the corner of the very specific subgenre of fairy tale adaptations, robin mckinleys beauty is iconic. Robin mckinley has won various awards and citations for her writing, including the newbery medal for the hero and the crown and a newbery honor for the blue sword. It was always really special to me, how much focus was on beautys relationship with her sisters, and its what made these stories really stand out to me. Her other books include the new york times bestseller spindles end. The bestknown and bestloved of robin mckinley s books is also one of the best of the fairytale retellings beauty, a more enlightened, fullydrawn version of beauty and the beast.

Robin mckinleys beloved telling illuminates the unusual love story of. Nov 18, 2014 robin mckinley has won various awards and citations for her writing, including the newbery medal for the hero and the crown and a newbery honor for the blue sword. A retelling of the story of beauty and the beast by robin mckinley has many fans here it popped up in the comments recently. If youd like to submit your reasons for loving and keeping a particular book for squee from the keeper shelf, please email sarah.

Happiness, sadness, read 2 robin mckinley s and call me in the morning i was reading this book through most of the 12 plus. Now this extraordinarily gifted novelist returns to the story of beauty and the. Her sisters grace and hope received, in her mind at least, all the beauty the family had to offer. In mckinleys books, the romance, like the adventure, is based upon ideals of faithfulness, duty, and honor. Books go search hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases books. Feb 12, 20 newbery winning fantasy writer robin mckinley discusses her beauty books with interviewer tim podell at her home in the english countryside. Its a fantasy world, and it feels like a real onethe details mckinley. This muchloved retelling of the classic french tale beauty and the beast elicits the familiar magical charm, but is more believable and complex than the. Robin mckinley fiction childrens short stories in english 1945 american writers childrens stories in english united states fairy tales childrens stories, american infobuy. For those looking to get into robin mckinleys work, this next section will help with that. Author mckinley was born on november 16, 1952, in warren, ohio, the united states.

Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read beauty. A retelling of the story of beauty and the beast mckinley, robin on. Born in her mothers hometown of warren, ohio, robin mckinley grew up an only child with a father in the united states navy. I dont know if this retelling of beauty and the beast is supposed to be young adult or not, i am 31. Nov 25, 2014 like so many readers, i first discovered robin mckinleys newbery awardwinning epic fantasy novel the hero and the crown as a teenager.

My father still likes to tell the story of how i acqu. Books by robin mc kinley authors like robin mc kinley. Robin mckinleys books robin mckinley average rating. When his business failed, he moved his daughters to the countryside. Black beauty by robin mckinley, anna sewell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The most recent novel written by her is titled as ebon. Books like beauty by robin mckinley suggested reading. I bought my first copy in 2010, right after it was. Newbery winning fantasy writer robin mckinley discusses her beauty books with interviewer tim podell at her home in the english countryside. Unless loving books and not being gorgeous make you a womens libber. I cant think of another example where a writer has done.

Two of the stories are original, and two are retellings of fairy tales. Im not exaggerating when i say that beauty is one of my favorite books ever. The blue sword is a fantasy novel set in an imaginary country. Wikipedia describes mckinleys heroines as feminists, but i didnt sense that the heroine in this story was out to prove anything.