The Hero and the Crown

The Hero and the Crown
Book cover
AuthorRobin McKinley
LanguageEnglish
GenreFantasy novel
PublisherGreenwillow Books/William Morrow and Company
Publication date
1984
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (Hardback & paperback)
Pages227 pp
ISBN0-441-32809-1
OCLC17421714
LC ClassPZ7.M1988 He 1985
Followed byThe 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.

  1. ^ Rosenberg, Merri (1985-01-27). "Children's Books". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-03-29.