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The Iron Ring - Lloyd Alexander
The Iron Ring
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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... show more
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
ISBN: 9780141303482 (0141303484)
Publisher: Puffin
Pages no: 304
Edition language: English
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Veritatem Facientes In Caritate
Veritatem Facientes In Caritate rated it
4.0 The Iron Ring
A good book by a good author. Most of the fantasy we read is based on Germanic, Celtic, and Greek mythology. It was very interesting reading a fantasy book based on Hindu mythology. It also had a critique of the caste system that I really appreciated. While it was based on Hindu mythology, it pointe...
spocksbro
spocksbro rated it
This is a very accessible, fast-paced and enjoyable fable about a young man and his journey toward wisdom. Along the way he's helped by the usual cast of characters in myths of this sort: His true love, a mischievous sidekick, a beloved teacher, and others whose roles are to illustrate the best and ...
WinterRose
WinterRose rated it
I am a huge fan of Lloyd Alexander. I love how he seemlessly pulls together threads of mythology and foreign cultures to create brillant, vibrant new stories and worlds. They feel rich and alive.It was great to see him give the same treatment to Middle Eastern mythology. However, I will admit that, ...
A Sea of Stars
A Sea of Stars rated it
3.0
With the roll of a dice, Tarmar's life is ruined. His kingdom, treasury, his freedom. No one in the palace remembers him making such an absurd bet but Tamar is determined to make good on his debt. Traveling to a stranger's kingdom to ascertain whether it was all dream, Tamar gains honor and friends....
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