The Hero and the Crown
Robin McKinley's The Hero and the Crown (1924) is a dragon fantasy and adventure fiction novel. Characters include Aerin. It deals with Newbery Medal, family, Newbery Medal Book and women heroes.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, and 90 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 36 editions.
At about 246 pages, most readers finish it in 4–5 hours.
About The Hero and the Crown
Although she is the daughter of Damar's king, Aerin was never fully accepted as royalty. People would whisper the story of her mother, the witch-woman, who they said charmed the king into marrying her, and Aerin turned into an awkward young woman, persecuted by many in the court. But none knew her hidden strength and courage until she became the hero her kingdom desperately needed.
Opening line
“SHE COULD NOT REMEMBER a time when she had not known the story; she had grown up knowing it.”
Awards & lists
- ✦Locus Awards 1985 — Best Fantasy Novel (nominee)
- ✦Mythopoeic Awards 1985 — Mythopoeic Fantasy Award (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote The Hero and the Crown?
The Hero and the Crown was written by Robin McKinley and first published in 1924.
What genre is The Hero and the Crown?
It is usually shelved as Dragon Fiction, Adventure and Classic Fantasy.
How long is The Hero and the Crown?
The median edition has 246 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Hero and the Crown?
Readers who like it often enjoy Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz, Tik-Tok of Oz and A Game of Thrones.
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