Quotes from book
The Iron Ring

The Iron Ring
Lloyd Alexander

The Iron Ring is a fantasy novel for children by Lloyd Alexander. It features a young king Tamar who leaves Sundari Palace on a quest journey in a land of humans and talking animals, which are inspired by Indian mythology. The caste system of India is one ground for conflict in the novel and names are strongly Hindi.

“Thinking is a bit uncomfortable, but you'll get used to it. A matter of time and practice.”

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“Behind one truth there is always yet another.”

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