Tuesday, 14 October 2014

Rowan Hood, outlaw girl of Sherwood Forest



Author: Nancy Springer
Published: New York: Philomel Books 2001

Who is the heroine?  13 year old Rosemary Hood, Robin Hood’s Daughter


Who will like it? Girls aged 9 and up who want stories about brave girls and have an interest in the Robin Hood legend or history in general.

Why will I like it? It is a funny and interesting take on the Robin Hood story, as well as an action packed fantasy fiction story.
Tell me more: In this charming, and funny book we follow the journey of Rosemary, daughter of Robin Hood. She has never met her father, but then her mother is murdered because she is suspected of being a witch. Rosemary disguises herself as a boy (Rowan) and sets out to find Robin. Along the way she meets and befriends a half wolf half dog and Ettarade a 13 year old princess running away from a forced marriage.  She meets Robin but does not tell him that she is his daughter.  But then Robin is captured and Rosemary and her new band of friends must try to rescue him. This is a nice take on the Robin Hood legend. 
Other books in the series:
Lionclaw, a tale of Rowan Hood

Outlaw princess of Sherwood a tale of Rowan Hood
Wild Boy : a tale of Rowan Hood

Rowan Hood returns: the final chapter

Nancy has another series of books you may enjoy featuring Enola Holmes ( younger sister of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes) to find out more click here - http://www.goodreads.com/series/42968-enola-holmes-mysteries

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