BOOK: The Iron Ring by Alexander

[Frederick Muller <fmuller@SATURN.PLANET.NET>]

The Iron Ring
by Lloyd Alexander
        This is an epic journey tale based on East Indian mythology.  It is
always interesting and mind-expanding to read something out of one's
normal experience.  The tale is wrapped in honor and would be a great
discussion book.  At every turn in the tale the main character
wonders what would be the honorable thing to do.  On the epic journey
he meets many characters who will help him in the end, and finally he
goes through a terrible battle near the end.  The closing of the book
wraps everthing up neatly.  I found the story a combination of Don
Quixote and The Wizard of Oz, set in India.
        Although I found this book very enjoyable, it will be hard sell to
most students.   The East Indian theme along with the 282 pages will
put off most readers in my school but I know some who I will
recommend it to.
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Frederick Muller
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