Books with author McKinley

New York Times bestselling author Robin McKinley's vivid retelling of the classic story of Robin Hood breathes contemporary life into these beloved adventures-with Marian taking a pivotal role as one of Robin's best archers.Robin is an apprentice forester in the woods of Nottingham. The arrows he makes and sells earn barely enough extra coin to retain the title to his father’s small lands. The sheriff of Nottingham’s jealousy toward Robin’s father is just as fierce towards his son, and the sheriff’s men take every opportunity to harass the young woodsman. But when Robin defends himself by accidentally killing one of the sheriff’s men, he flees to Sherwood Forest, knowing that he has not only lost his father’s land and good name forever, but that he will live the rest of his days as a hunted man. But his friends Much, the miller’s son, and Lady Marian, Saxon daughter of the half-Norman lord who despises his Saxon blood, believe the disaster that has befallen Robin is also an opportunity: An opportunity for a few stubborn Saxons, cast out or outlawed in ways equally unjust, to gather together in secret under Robin’s leadership and strike back against the arrogance and brutality of the Norman overlords.

Elisabeth Sinclair's young life has been filled with shocks - including her own mistaken identity after the accident that killed her parents and the existence of a hidden paranormal world - but none is more earth-shattering than the identity of "Graeme," the mystery man Alexei has brought back to Saint Clare Academy. As she adjusts to yet another tumultuous shift in her reality, Elisabeth must also adjust to her changing relationship with Alexei.With Elisabeth still reeling from this newest revelation, Duchess Theresa, acting regent of the Malhairer, grows more desperate to hold onto her power. She attacks where Elisabeth is most vulnerable - her friends.With the help of her roommates and mentors, Elisabeth must prepare to confront the treacherous duchess, the woman responsible for the murders of Elisabeth's parents, Alexei's family, and countless innocents caught in the crossfire. The duchess may be expecting to deal with a child, but Elisabeth is the Blood Heir of the Malhairer and has embraced her inheritance. She's become the whirlwind.ECHOES ON THE WIND is the exciting conclusion of the Echoes Trilogy, a young adult paranormal series.

Upper East Side artist, Olivia Wrightwood is ready for a change. Marrying Alex Mudarra, a dedicated and up-and-coming NYPD detective, is exactly what she needs to escape the clutches and scrutiny of her family's political dynasty.Life with Alex is simple and secure--everything she's ever wanted. Or so she thought...When Alex's career plans shift from police work to politics, their idyllic life shifts back to the familiar corruption she ran away from. And after she overhears a late night call, her safety shatters and doubt sets in. Can a surprise trip make amends or will this second honeymoon lead to a dangerous life of manipulation and lies?

A Newbery Medal Winner. \n\nAlthough she is the daughter of Damar's king, Aerin has never been accepted as full royalty. Both in and out of the royal court, people whisper the story of her mother, the witchwoman, who was said to have enspelled the king into marrying her to get an heir to rule Damar-then died of despair when she found she had borne a daughter instead of a son. But none of them, not even Aerin herself, can predict her future-for she is to be the true hero who will wield the power of the Blue Sword...

Elisabeth Sinclair is adjusting to her new life and new abilities as the heir of the Malhairer, a group of human-vampire hybrids. Returning to Saint Clare Academy for the winter semester, Elisabeth and her roommates enter a frozen world of glittering beauty and meet Ethan Crossley, the new history and religion teacher.But Elisabeth uncovers new secrets that may lead to greater danger. A shadowy figure called Graeme has been visiting Emma's dreams, forcing Alexei into a search that takes him away from the Academy and leaves Elisabeth unguarded. The young Dr. Crossley has secrets of his own that affect Elisabeth and her roommates.Secrets won’t stay buried. Beneath the ice and snow that blanket Saint Clare Academy, Elisabeth discovers a truth that will change her life forever.Echoes in Ice is the second book of the Echoes Trilogy, a young adult paranormal series.

This 8500 word short story takes place three months after the traumatic events at her exclusive boarding school. Elisabeth is suffering from guilt and nightmares. As her guardian Julian plans a celebration for her sixteenth birthday, Elisabeth faces a new challenge - a party filled with her wealthy, elite classmates and the prospect of having to watch Alexei dance with another girl. But underneath the normal teenage angst, darker forces still threaten Elisabeth's life.

Elisabeth Sinclair's young life has been filled with shocks - including her own mistaken identity after the accident that killed her parents and the existence of a hidden paranormal world - but none is more earth-shattering than the identity of "Graeme," the mystery man Alexei has brought back to Saint Clare Academy. As she adjusts to yet another tumultuous shift in her reality, Elisabeth must also adjust to her changing relationship with Alexei.With Elisabeth still reeling from this newest revelation, Duchess Theresa, acting regent of the Malhairer, grows more desperate to hold onto her power. She attacks where Elisabeth is most vulnerable - her friends.With the help of her roommates and mentors, Elisabeth must prepare to confront the treacherous duchess, the woman responsible for the murders of Elisabeth's parents, Alexei's family, and countless innocents caught in the crossfire. The duchess may be expecting to deal with a child, but Elisabeth is the Blood Heir of the Malhairer and has embraced her inheritance. She's become the whirlwind.ECHOES ON THE WIND is the exciting conclusion of the Echoes Trilogy, a young adult paranormal series.

An exceptional retelling of The Sleeping Beauty which takes the reader into a magical world filled with modern characters, encountering adventure, love and loss. Rosie is very, very ordinary. No-one, not even an extremely powerful and evil fairy who is out for the princess's blood, would give Rosie a second glance. But then, even Rosie doesn't know the secret of her own birth...and she cannot be hidden forever as her twenty-first birthday approaches. The curse placed on her at her christening will hunt her down through the years, gathering strength, and at some point a princess must become a queen, even if she would rather just stay ordinary...