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Maid Marian (Legendary character)
2 Reviews
(4)
4-6
Maid Marian (a.k.a. Matty) is cast as the central figure of this Robin Hood retelling. A brilliant falconer with a magical connection to her birds, Matty needs "adventure as much as a good, warm cloak." Lasky invents new episodes for Matty to star in but keeps familiar characters. Though the storytelling drags at times, readers who identify with the spitfire protagonist will be engrossed. Glos.
Reviewer: Amy Bennett-Zendzian
(2)
4-6
This sequel to The Forestwife is a coming-of-age story about motherless Magda, who was brought to the Forestwife's clearing as a baby. At fifteen, Magda longs to seek adventure. Her wish is fulfilled when a crisis draws the band of outlaws to Nottingham Castle and her father takes her along. Although a fine tale in its own right, the novel will be best appreciated by those who know the first book.
Reviewer: Anne St. John
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
November, 1998
2 reviews
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