Iron Ring

by Lloyd Alexander

In this novel set in India, a young king named Tamar loses a dice game and, as a result, loses his kingdom, his riches, and the right to call his life his own. Determined to regain his honor, Tamar sets out to pay his debts, and on his journey he is joined by a fast-talking monkey, a beautiful "gopi," and a bedraggled eagle--all of whom are searching for a magical jewel called the Fire Flower. As they travel, Tamar and his group are joined by many others and end up in a battle between good and evil.

Available editions of Iron Ring

	9780525455974, Hardcover, Penguin Group USA, 1997 $1.00 (Used - Acceptable) Other copies of 9780525455974

	9780613182577, Prebinding, Bt Bound, 2001 None currently available

	9781581181166, Hardcover, Thomas t Beeler, 2004 None currently available

	9780141311951, Paperback, Penguin Group USA, 2001 $1.00 (Used - Good) Other copies of 9780141311951

	9780141303482, Paperback, Puffin, 1999 $1.00 (Used, Very Good) Other copies of 9780141303482

Publisher Notes

Tamar, the young king of Sundari, loses everything in a dice game--his kingdom, his riches, and even the right to call his life his own. To make good on his debt, he sets out on a journey that leads him into a world of magic, where animals can talk, the foolish are surprisingly wise, and danger awaits . . .

Media Reviews

"A complex tale of honor and adventure, love and compassion, that shines with the dusky richness of an oriental tapestry."

Synopses

Driven by his sense of "dharma," or honor, young King Tamar sets off on a perilous journey, with a significance greater than he can imagine, during which he meets talking animals, villainous and noble kings, demons, and the love of his life.

First Line

Elephants were in Sundari Palace courtyard, half a dozen or more, torchlight flickering on tusks ornamented with gold bands and ropes of pearls; horses with jeweled saddles; chariots flying flags and banners; and a dark figure striding through the gates.

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