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Lionel, a lanky and timid young man with a love for music, leaves the safety of his home to seek refuge in the legendary Sherwood Forest. There he follows Rowan Hood, the curious daughter of the famed Robin Hood.
When Sir Lionclaw, a harsh lord, learns of Lionel’s melodic skills, he hires bounty hunters to capture Rowan as bait. Facing danger and ridicule, Lionel must gather the bravery he has always lacked to protect Rowan and thrive in the wilds of medieval Britain.
Set against the backdrop of the Middle Ages and the reign of Richard I, this adventure blends fantasy, courage, and the spirit of Robin Hood’s legend into a tale that is both whimsical and daring for young readers.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Nancy Springer
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