Imaginary Lands

by Robin McKinley

Book Overview

A special twenty-fifth anniversary edition relaunches this beloved classic coming-of-age nove, which was called "one of those rare delights... as wise as it is funny" (Alix Kates Shulman, Ms. magazine). This endearing novel chronicles the growth of the young Allegra in pre-World War II Brooklyn as she learns about sex, death, bigotry, family limitations, and what it means to be young and female and independent. Marketing Plans for "Allegra Maud Goldman":...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688052134
• ISBN13: 9780688052133
• Release Date: January 1986
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 7 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 2 and higher

Customer Reviews

A good find

I have never seen this book in a store, and as a collector of Robin McKinley's many works, I had to have this anthology. It is a fairly quick read, as it keeps you turning pages. Of course, some of the stories are to be preferred above others, based on the tastes of the reader. McKinley's story in particular was haunting, much darker than her usual stories. I found this a great opportunity to find other fantasy and sci-fi authors to read.

Great Author

This is one of the best books I have read. Robin McKinley paints such beautiful pictures with her words. I started reading her books for a book report, but now I read them every chance I get! If you need a book to keep you occupied, this is the one for you!