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I Am Morgan Le Fay


No. of pages 240

Published: 2002

Great for age 12-18 years

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"I Am Morgan Le Fay" by Nancy Springer presents a unique reimagining of the legendary figure from Arthurian mythology. The story unfolds through the eyes of Morgan le Fay, a complex character often depicted as the antagonist in King Arthur's tales. Springer delves into her backstory, exploring themes of power, magic, and identity. The narrative reveals Morgan's struggles against her destinies and the perceptions others hold about her. As she navigates her relationships with figures like Arthur and the Lady of the Lake, Morgan's journey becomes one of self-discovery, challenging the conventional narratives surrounding her character and asserting her voice in a patriarchal world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 13-17 years.

There are 240 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2002 by Firebird .

Nancy Springer is an American author, who lives in Pennsylvania. She is the author of over 30 critically acclaimed childrens' books and has won the Edgar Award for best YA mystery twice.

 

This book has been nominated for the following award:

Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award.

This book features the following character:

King Arthur
King Arthur is a legendary King of Britain who defeated the Saxons in the late 5th and early 6th centuries and established a vast empire.