The Stone Fey

Probably sounds like a bit of a cop-out, review-wise, when I say that you can't go wrong with Robin McKinley, but seriously, you can't go wrong with Robin McKinley. Her stories don't always end up just where you think they might, but they always seem to end up in the right place, which is difficult enough to accomplish. 'The Stone Fey' is no exception; strong characters, beautiful scenery, and the most graceful prose make... Read Full Review

Like Orson Scott Card (particularly in Ender's Game), Robin McKinley here made my perspective/attitude/understanding expand, as this story included elements that I didn't want and certainly didn't expect, but ended up appreciating. The cussing probly wasn't necessary, but it did make Maddy seem more real and less idealized. McKinley never quite explains what a fey is (or yerig or folstza) but readers familiar with her other... Read Full Review

Really, they should have a separate scale for Robin McKinley. _The Stone Fey_ is vividly written and illustrated, capturing one's imagination in the first page. It's particularly well suited for reading aloud & /or for a "coffee table book" -- eye catching, ear enthralling, and a dang good story.

...I wanted more depth, more meat to the story. Ms. McKinley's writing is always superb, but there just wasn't enough of it. I agree with the reviewer below - this would have been a great full-length novel. I'm ready for another novel about Damar! I wouldn't say this book is not for children - I would have enjoyed reading it as a 10 year old - but I think the format is a little too juvenile to appeal to a pre-teen or... Read Full Review

McKinley again manages to weave a beautiful story about Maddy and the Stone Fey that captivates her. This book was a real treat to me because of the gorgeous illustrations. And it was nice, as always, to find a reference to Aerin in the story. Any story about Damar is great.I do wish that there had been more to the story. It's very cool that she did a picture-book, but this is a story I wish she would have turned... Read Full Review