The Hero and the Crown
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 248
Published: 2014
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In "The Hero and the Crown," Aerin is the daughter of King Ar priceless, but she feels out of place in the royal court. Struggling with her identity and the legacy of her mother, she yearns for adventure and approval. When Aerin discovers her ability to wield fireproof magic and that she can slay dragons, she embarks on a quest to prove herself. Facing numerous challenges, she seeks to overcome her insecurities and fulfill her destiny, ultimately discovering courage, resilience, and the true meaning of heroism. This coming-of-age tale intertwines themes of self-discovery, bravery, and the fight against darkness. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade-12th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 12-18 years.
There are 248 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2014 by Open Road Media Teen & Tween .
Robin McKinley has won many awards, including the Newbery Medal for The Hero and the Crown , a Newbery Honor for The Blue Sword , and the Mythopoeic Award for Adult Literature for Sunshine .
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Newbery Award
The Newbery Medal, named after 18th-century British bookseller John Newbery, is one of the most prestigious awards in children's literature. Established in 1922 by the American Library Association (ALA), the Newbery Medal is awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished American children's book published in the previous year. The award committee evaluates nominees based on literary quality, originality, presentation, and relevance to childrens literature. The book should demonstrate excellence in narrative and character development, as well as appeal to the intended audience. In addition to the medal winner, the committee also designates several Honor Books each year. These titles are recognized for their merit and are considered outstanding contributions to childrens literature, though they do not receive the medal.