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Damar

by Robin McKinley

6 books Started 1981 Latest 1998
Publication Reading Order

The Damar is a Fantasy series by Robin McKinley, made up of 6 books published between 1981 and 1998. It begins with The Door in the Hedge and Other Stories (1981), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Stone Fey (1998), spanning 17 years of storytelling.

6books
17years active
2decades
~3.4yrs between books
1998latest release
# Title Year Buy
1980s
1 The Door in the Hedge and Other Stories 1981 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Blue Sword Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award 1984Newbery Medal 1983Mythopoeic Scholarship Award 1983Mythopoeic Fantasy Award 1983Full award history → 1982 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 The Hero and the Crown 🏆 Newbery Medal 1985Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award 1986Mythopoeic Fantasy Award 1985Mythopoeic Scholarship Award 1985Full award history → 1984 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Imaginary Lands 1985 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
5 A Knot in the Grain 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Stone FeyLatest 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Damar series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Damar series?

Start with The Door in the Hedge and Other Stories (1981), the first book in the Damar series by Robin McKinley. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Damar series?

There are 6 books in the Damar series by Robin McKinley, published between 1981 and 1998.

What is the first book in the Damar series?

The first book in the Damar series is The Door in the Hedge and Other Stories, published in 1981 by Robin McKinley.

What is the latest book in the Damar series?

The most recent book in the Damar series is The Stone Fey (1998) by Robin McKinley.

Robin McKinley (born November 16, 1952) is an American fantasy writer known for her novels blending fairy tales and mythology with strong female characters. Born in Warren, Ohio, McKinley began writing as a child. Her debut novel, "The Hero and the Crown," was published in 1984 and won the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature. Among her other notable works are "The Blue Sword," "The Chalice and the Blade," and "Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast." McKinley's writing has been praised for its lyrical prose, complex characters, and exploration of themes such as love, loss, and identity. She has received numerous awards and nominations, including the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement and the Spectrum Award for Best Fantasy Novel. Her work remains popular with readers and critics alike, and her influence on the fantasy genre is significant.

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