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170 pp.
| Philomel |
May, 2001 |
TradeISBN 0-399-23368-7$$16.99
(3)
4-6
After the death of her mother, thirteen-year-old Rowan ventures deep into the forest to search for the father she has never met, who just happens to be Robin Hood. Accompanied by a wolf-like dog, the stout-hearted girl learns to depend upon her own abilities and soon has her own band of loyal followers. Although the legendary outlaw plays an important role, the entertaining story stays centered on Ro.