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There are lots of words for creatures that I'm not familiar with; are these unique or drawn from specific cultures? Does anyone know (beyond many skinned girl and/or donkey girl) what other lore this draws upon?

Kristin Deerskin is set in the same world as McKinley’s Damar (from The Hero and the Crown and The Blue Sword). The animal names and some other little hints (…moreDeerskin is set in the same world as McKinley’s Damar (from The Hero and the Crown and The Blue Sword). The animal names and some other little hints (like a reference to Aerin and Maur) serve to make the connection with that world. Many, though not all, of her books do this.(less)

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Is this books appropriate for early teens? It sounds like it deals with a lot of mature issues, but is there anything graphic?

Cat

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What would be the age rating of this book?

Cassandra If you have to ask that question, I would recommend looking elsewhere.

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