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Synopsis
Rosemary 13, her half-elf mother burnt as a witch, sets off for her unknown father Robin Hood. She disguises herself as a boy Rowan, befriends half-wolf Tykell, overgrown enchanting minstrel Lionel, and runaway princess Ettarde. Vicious Guy of Gisborne makes an appearance, wearing a black horse-head hide. When Robin is found, he says his camp is no place for a girl.
Is Rowan Hood, Outlaw Girl of Sherwood Forest appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A medieval fantasy retelling featuring a young girl disguising herself as a boy to find Robin Hood. Contains violence including witch-burning (off-page), threatening encounters with villains, and mild medieval peril appropriate for middle grade readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include child harm, death of parent, and violence.
Who'll love this
A girl disguised as a boy joins Robin Hood's band and finds a crew of misfit friends in Sherwood Forest.