| The Hero and the Crown Contributor(s): McKinley, Robin (Author) |
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ISBN: 0441328091 ISBN-13: 9780441328093 Publisher: Ace Books OUR PRICE: $5.94 Product Type: Mass Market Paperbound - Other Formats Published: April 1987 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: The dazzling prequel to The Blue Sword follows the adventures of the Damarian king's daughter, Aerin, as she fights to claim both birthright and love. "Splendid high fantasy . . . superb, filled with tender moments, good characters, satisfying action, and sparkling dialogue".--School Library Journal. Newbery Medal Book, 1985; ALA Notable Book, 1984; ALA Best Book for Young Adults, 1985. Young Adults. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Classics - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 1050 |
| Physical Information: 0.71" H x 4.2" W x 6.87" (0.25 lbs) 227 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 227 Reading Level: 7.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 15.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: For over a decade, Robin McKinley's richly woven saga has gripped the imagination of readers and caused critics to hail her as a master of fantasy. It is the story of Aerin, haunted since childhood by the legend of her mother-a witchwoman who enspelled the king and then died of disappointment after giving birth to a daughter, rather than the heroic son the kingdom needed. But little did the young princess know the long-dormant powers of her mother would wield their own destiny. For though she was a woman, Aerin was destined to be the true hero who would one day wield the power of the Blue Sword.... |