About the Book
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Deerskin, published in 1993, is a reimagining of Charles Perrault's fairytale Peau d'Âne (Donkeyskin in English). The novel is the first of Robin McKinley's books to be published as adult fiction; however, it is sometimes recommended for teens, as well.
Deerskin has been nominated for several awards:
-Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel (1994)
-James Tiptree Jr. Award (1993)
-Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature (1994)
The following are links to reviews of the novel:
Kirkus Reviews
Goodreads Community Reviews
Library Journal*
School Library Journal*
*Remote access to EBSCO's databases requires a Patron ID from a subscribing institution
In this blog post, Robin McKinley responds to some readers' inclinations to classify Deerskin as a horror novel. McKinley also shares her thoughts on Deerskin becoming a movie in response to a Frequently Asked Question.
Deerskin has been nominated for several awards:
-Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel (1994)
-James Tiptree Jr. Award (1993)
-Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature (1994)
The following are links to reviews of the novel:
Kirkus Reviews
Goodreads Community Reviews
Library Journal*
School Library Journal*
*Remote access to EBSCO's databases requires a Patron ID from a subscribing institution
In this blog post, Robin McKinley responds to some readers' inclinations to classify Deerskin as a horror novel. McKinley also shares her thoughts on Deerskin becoming a movie in response to a Frequently Asked Question.