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King's Shield
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King's Shield Hardcover - 2008

by Smith, Sherwood

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Sherwood Smith is 'a writerwho is making her bid to be amajor fantasist.'( Orson Scott Card)

Inda, on the verge of adulthood, is at last cominghome. At age eleven he'd been exiled from hiskingdom, but when he learns that his homelandis about to be invaded, he ends his exile to reportthe imminent attack. Pressed into service as theking's 'royal shield arm,' Inda must now defendthe kingdom for his reputation as the captain whodefeated the most dangerous pirate fleet in historymakes him the only man who stands a chance todefeat his country's ancient enemy.

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  • Title King's Shield
  • Author Smith, Sherwood
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 594
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Penguin Publishing Group, New York, NY
  • Date 2008
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 2037562-6
  • ISBN 9780756405007 / 0756405009
  • Weight 1.86 lbs (0.84 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.36 x 6.39 x 1.82 in (23.77 x 16.23 x 4.62 cm)
  • Ages 18 to UP years
  • Grade levels 13 - UP
  • Library of Congress subjects Fantasy fiction, Pirates
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

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Summary

Sherwood Smith is ?a writer who is making her bid to be a major fantasist.?( Orson Scott Card)

Inda, on the verge of adulthood, is at last coming home. At age eleven he?d been exiled from his kingdom, but when he learns that his homeland is about to be invaded, he ends his exile to report the imminent attack. Pressed into service as the king?s ?royal shield arm,? Inda must now defend the kingdom?for his reputation as the captain who defeated the most dangerous pirate fleet in history makes him the only man who stands a chance to defeat his country?s ancient enemy.

Media reviews

Praise for Inda and The Fox'The world creation and characterization withinInda have the complexity and depth andinventiveness that mark a first-rate fantasy novel...This is the mark of a major work of fictionyouowe it to yourself to read Inda.'
Orson Scott Card

'Intricate and realFilled with magic andglamourCharacters spring to life with humorComplex and compelling.'
San Jose Mercury News

'Many fans of old-fashioned adventure will findthis rousing mix of royal intrigue, academyshenanigans, and sea story worth the effort.'
Locus

About the author

Sherwood Smith started making books out of paper towels at age six. In between stories, she studied and traveled in Europe, got a Masters degree in history, and now lives in Southern California with her spouse, two kids, and two dogs. She s worked in jobs ranging from counter work in a smoky harbor bar to the film industry. Writing books is what she loves best. She s the author of the high fantasy "History of Sartorias-deles "series as well as the modern-day fantasy adventures of Kim Murray in "Coronets and Steel." Learn more at www.sherwoodsmith.net."