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The Hero and the Crown (Library Binding)

by Robin McKinley (Author) "SHE COULD NOT REMEMBER a time when she had not known the story; she had grown up knowing it ..." (more)
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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.... --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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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. 1984 ALA Notable Book; 1985 ALA Best Book for Young Adults; 1985 Newbery Medal Book. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the greatest stories ever told, July 2 2005
This review is from: Hero And The Crown (Paperback)
This is an epic story of love and girl power. I cry when I read this book it's truly like camelot all over again. I think I read this book 28 times. It and Blue sword are just wonderful.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Truly SATISFYING and FRESH fantasy & characters, Jun 20 2004
This review is from: Hero And The Crown (Paperback)
Robin McKinley's books aren't exactly what I would recommend to anyone who is a big battle fanatic. They do have their battles (the final battle between Aerin and the man in the red room and the battle between the Damarians and the Northerners) but it doesn't take over the whole book. There is just enough of a battle to make the book filling, not overwhelming. You can truly see the battle for what it is and the just cause it is being fought for. But in my opinion, they are all the better because of the lack of long, drawn-out, extremely detailed, horribly gory battles!

There isn't constant action from scene to scene, you get to know the characters instead, possibly even better than they know themselves. This book is also about discovering the true nature of Aerin and finding ourselves in the process. We find out about their history, there is a great insight into why they are who they are. And I love the horse aspect, I LOVE horses! I own several and have applied the method of riding that Aerin and Harry use to my own horses. The leg thing really does work. Both Damar books are for horse lovers and those who want to know the misfit characters for the genuine, real and wonderful characters that they are. We see wrongs being made right, people coming together in friendship and love and we are able to see a lot of GOODNESS in the process.

Anyone who has been ostracized, left out from the crowd, never felt like they quite fit in, these books are for them. It shows what a strong character people like that can have and how, in many ways, they are stronger than those who have not had the same hardships. After all, it was the misfits with the strongest "kelar" and the ones who defeated the gravest of enemies! This referring to both this book and The Blue Sword also by Robin McKinley.

Aerin is a great character and I would not pass up the experience of following her through all her hardships, it just might teach you something if you do! The thing about Robin McKinley's characters is that they are REAL, you can almost become a personal friend of theirs just by reading these books. They are very approachable characters and your copies of these books will become dog-eared and tattered from reading just like mine have! I also recommend The Blue Sword in addition to this, it takes up the story 500 years after Aerin's time, but still we meet up with some old friends again!

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Masterpiece, Jun 11 2004
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This review is from: Hero And The Crown (Paperback)
The Hero and the Crown is an amazing book. I read it when I was quite young but still enjoyed it a great amount. It is a book I still remember from three years ago as an amazingly written and engaging story. I found the Hero and the Crown to be better than the Blue Sword, but my friend thinks otherwise and so you can't trust me entirely on that point. If you enjoy this book I suggest you also read the Golden Compass, another captivating story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Witchwoman's Daughter
"The Hero and the Crown" is a beautifully written tale that creates a whole new world for readers.
Aerin, the daughter of the rumored "witchwoman" and of the current king, is... Read more
Published on Jun 10 2004 by Arrow

5.0 out of 5 stars 3 Reasons Why You Should Read It
Should be considered mandatory reading for every girl from ages 9-15 (no, make that 4-100). I've read this book every year for the past, oh, ten or so years. Read more
Published on Jun 5 2004 by Kate Page

4.0 out of 5 stars McKinley is a hero
Have you ever read a book as a child that still managed to resonate as an adult? "Hero and the Crown" was one such book for me. Read more
Published on April 17 2004 by C. DeMario

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my all time favorite fantasy books
I read this book for the first time in middle school and over the years I've re-read it numerous times (um, its been a long while since middle school). Read more
Published on Mar 21 2004 by Elizabeth A. Prior

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books I've ever read
I read The Hero and the Crown in the age of ten. When I read it then, I didn't understand it that well and the tiny letters hurt my eyes (I wear very, very thick glasses). Read more
Published on Feb 16 2004 by moonstone_girl

5.0 out of 5 stars Blue Sword and Hero & Crown are some of my fave books
The Hero and the Crown and THe Blue Sword are two of my favorite books. I would have to say that I prefer the Blue Sword but I read the Hero and the Crown first and I think both... Read more
Published on Nov 22 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars stunning plot and characters
I first had this book read to me when I was in fifth grade, and it was incredibly confusing. I picked it up again in high school and understood why. Read more
Published on Oct 30 2003 by jjloraine

4.0 out of 5 stars This really is a YA novel
I'm middle-aged but I read a lot of fantasy. _The Hero and the Crown_ and _The Blue Sword_, which I read one after the other, really are too "young" for me. Read more
Published on Oct 30 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Books that make me weep and laugh simultaneously....
This tops that list.

If you haven't picked it up, I can't explain...

Yes, it starts in a way that some would call slow... Read more

Published on Oct 16 2003 by Constance S. Edwards

5.0 out of 5 stars A strong heroine
When I was a small child, I loved books and was obsessed with all kinds of stories... fairy tales, adventures, the classics, etc. Read more
Published on Sep 26 2003 by rougemacabre

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