Rowan Hood- Outlaw group of Sherwood Forest

Rowan Hood
4 out of 5
Genre folktale
Author Nancy Springer
Review by Belinda

After Calendine( Rosemary's mother) dies, Rosemary is left orphaned with only a gimmal ring, and thirteen years of memories. With nothing left she turns to her last chance of hope and survival, her father, Robin Hood. In search of her father, she leaves what's left of her home to his camp. On the way, she meets a loyal and faithful companion, whom saves her life more than once, as well as a poor minstrel. With all the good, she also makes an evil archenemy, and discovers her roots. After meeting Robin, Ro doesn't know whether or not he really is her father. At the end of the tale, Ro recruits 2 new members for the gang, and finds Robin in Grave danger.

My opinion of Rowanhood, is that it is an amazing book of a girl trying to discover her roots and where she belongs. I think it's great because not only does it portray the feelings of a girl who is meeting someone who claims is her father, but she has never met him. I like how it reviewed her family story and showed different types of view. I thought the friendships fit perfectly, and were sort of original, but I liked how each character backed each other up, and worked together in times of needs. I would prescribe this book to anyone who likes fast-paced, action, and family books. Also I think this book is very emotional and descriptive.

Nancy Springer has written 40 books of fantasy and fiction for young adults. Some titles include a series of Rowan Hood books and the Sea King series and Book of Isle series. She is currently a professor of creative writing at York college. She loves horses and includes them in a lot of her stories. She often visits elementary, Middle, and High School classes.