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The Hero and the Crown

Robin McKinley (1924)

Subgenre
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages246 (Quick Read (<250))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age11

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Hero archetypes

Outcast / Loner

Synopsis

Although she is the daughter of Damar's king, Aerin was never fully accepted as royalty. People would whisper the story of her mother, the witch-woman, who they said charmed the king into marrying her, and Aerin turned into an awkward young woman, persecuted by many in the court. But none knew her hidden strength and courage until she became the hero her kingdom desperately needed.

Tags

High FantasyDragon SlayerCourt IntrigueFemale Protagonist