robin mckinley presentation
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Robin McKinleyPresentation by Stephanie Jobe
The HellgoddessBorn Nov. 16, 1952 in Warren, OH as Jennifer Carolyn Robin McKinley.
Grew up a Navy brat, moved a lot.
Degree from Bowdoin College.
Lives in Hampshire, England with husband/writer Peter Dickinson.
Interests: knitting, horses, playing bells, going to opera, singing in private, walking, gardening roses, and of course the hellhounds ------------------------>
http://robinmckinleysblog.com/
Beauty
1978
The Blue Sword
1982
1983 Newbery Honor
The Hero and the Crown
1984
1985 Newbery Winner
(prequel to The Blue Sword)
The Outlaws of Sherwood
1988
Rose Daughter
1997
Spindle’s End
2000
Sunshine
2003
Dragonhaven
2007
Chalice
2008
Pegasus
2010
Others1981-The Door in the Hedge (anthology)1986-Imaginary Lands (anthology with others – contributor and editor)1992-My Father Is in the Navy (picture book)1992-Rowan (picture book)1993-Deerskin (for adults)1994-A Knot in the Grain and Other Stories (anthology)1998- The Stone Fey (picture book – originally short story in Imaginary Lands)2009-Water (anthology with husband)2009-Fire (anthology with husband)
Trends•Bildungsroman – coming of age story usually female but some males
•Love and Friendships crossing boundaries – Beauty and the Beast
•Strong Females – “feminist fairytales”
•Reality becomes a little harsher, themes a little darker as you go
•Known for long and beautiful descriptions
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