The Hero and the Crown
by Robin McKinley
Robin McKinley's mesmerizing history of Damar is the stuff that legends are made... read more
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- Grade
- 5-12
- Genre
- Adventure
- Science Fiction / Fantasy
Year Published 1984
Word Count 87,370
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 1050L
- ATOS Reading Level: 7
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 227, 15 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Lists With This Book
- Fantasy Beyond Harry Potter
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Awards & Distinctions 2

John Newbery Medal, 1922-2025
Winner, 1985

Mythopoeic Fantasy Award, 1971-2024
Finalist, 1985
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