The Hero and the Crown (Robin McKinley)

Author Biography

Robin McKinley has won multiple awards for her young adult fantasy novels, including the 1985 Newbery Medal for The Hero and the Crown. She lives in Hampshire, England.

Published By: Greenwillow Books

Year: 1984

ISBN: 0-688-02593-5

Reading Level: Grades 8 and up

Reader’s Annotation:

Awkward, unfeminine, of questionable blood, and with no magical skills, Aerin is an outcast in the royal court despite being the king’s daughter. But when a deadly dragon and wicked wizard threaten the kingdom, she just might prove herself a hero.

The Blue Sword (Robin McKinley)

Author Biography

Robin McKinley has won multiple awards for her young adult fantasy novels, including the 1985 Newbery Medal award for The Hero and the Crown. She lives in Hampshire, England.

Published By: Greenwillow Books

Year: 1982

ISBN: 987-0-688-00938-0

Reading Level: Grades 8 and up

Reader’s Annotation:

Stolen from her colony home by the Hill-king Corlath, Harry Crewe is trained as a warrior and discovers great fighting prowess and magic within herself. Can she use them to defend both the Hillfolk and her own people from a demon army?