Tales of Rowan Hood
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The Tales of Rowan Hood are a series of books by Nancy Springer
. The first book focuses on a young girl who dresses as a boy and goes to join Robin Hood
's men, in part because her father is Robin Hood. The rest of the series keeps her as a big role.
and a healer. When her mother is killed and her house destroyed, she disguises herself as a boy and leaves to find her father. Along the way she meets a dog she names Tykell. She accidentally is spotted by the Guy of Gisborne who is enraged when she refuses to give her bow and arrows to him.
This book is the first of a series and was published in 2001 by Philomel Books
, ISBN 978-0-399-23368-5.
It is followed by:
Lionclaw: a tale of Rowan Hood (2001)
Outlaw princess of Sherwood : a tale of Rowan Hood (2003)
Wild boy : a tale of Rowan Hood (2004)
Rowan Hood returns : the Final Chapter (2005).
A very well known book, it is present in almost 1000 libraries, as shown by WorldCat
, and is available also as an audio book, also widely held in libraries. It has been translated into German as Rowan, Tochter des Robin Hood (2006)
Nancy Springer
Nancy Connor Springer is an American author of fantasy, young adult literature, mystery, and science fiction. Her novel Larque on the Wing won the Tiptree Award, and she has also received the Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America.-Series:Book of the Isle* 1. The White Hart * 2...
. The first book focuses on a young girl who dresses as a boy and goes to join Robin Hood
Robin Hood
Robin Hood was a heroic outlaw in English folklore. A highly skilled archer and swordsman, he is known for "robbing from the rich and giving to the poor", assisted by a group of fellow outlaws known as his "Merry Men". Traditionally, Robin Hood and his men are depicted wearing Lincoln green clothes....
's men, in part because her father is Robin Hood. The rest of the series keeps her as a big role.
Rowan Hood: Outlaw Girl of Sherwood Forest
Rowan Hood: Outlaw Girl of Sherwood Forest is the first book in the series "Rowan Hood". The book features a young girl named Rosemary, the daughter of Robin HoodRobin Hood
Robin Hood was a heroic outlaw in English folklore. A highly skilled archer and swordsman, he is known for "robbing from the rich and giving to the poor", assisted by a group of fellow outlaws known as his "Merry Men". Traditionally, Robin Hood and his men are depicted wearing Lincoln green clothes....
and a healer. When her mother is killed and her house destroyed, she disguises herself as a boy and leaves to find her father. Along the way she meets a dog she names Tykell. She accidentally is spotted by the Guy of Gisborne who is enraged when she refuses to give her bow and arrows to him.
This book is the first of a series and was published in 2001 by Philomel Books
Philomel Books
Philomel Books is a children's literature imprint of Penguin Books USA. The imprint was founded by Ann Beneduce, who was succeeded as publisher by Patricia Lee Gauch. Philomel's current president and publisher is Michael Green....
, ISBN 978-0-399-23368-5.
It is followed by:
Lionclaw: a tale of Rowan Hood (2001)
Outlaw princess of Sherwood : a tale of Rowan Hood (2003)
Wild boy : a tale of Rowan Hood (2004)
Rowan Hood returns : the Final Chapter (2005).
A very well known book, it is present in almost 1000 libraries, as shown by WorldCat
WorldCat
WorldCat is a union catalog which itemizes the collections of 72,000 libraries in 170 countries and territories which participate in the Online Computer Library Center global cooperative...
, and is available also as an audio book, also widely held in libraries. It has been translated into German as Rowan, Tochter des Robin Hood (2006)