 Book cover | |
| Author | Robin McKinley |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Fantasy novel |
| Publisher | Greenwillow Books/William Morrow and Company |
Publication date | 1984 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 227 pp |
| ISBN | 0-441-32809-1 |
| OCLC | 17421714 |
| LC Class | PZ7.M1988 He 1985 |
| Followed by | The Blue Sword |
The Hero and the Crown is a fantasy novel written by Robin McKinley and published by Greenwillow Books in 1984.[1] It is the winner of the 1985 Newbery Medal award. This story focuses on "Aerin Dragon-Killer", also known as "Aerin Firehair", the heroine who is introduced as a legendary character in The Blue Sword. The book narrates Aerin's evolution from the shy, retiring daughter of the King of Damar to the heroic queen who protects her people from the demonic Northerners.
- ^ Rosenberg, Merri (1985-01-27). "Children's Books". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-03-29.