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Rowan Hood: Outlaw Girl of Sherwood Forest

Nancy Springer
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Rowan Hood: Outlaw Girl of Sherwood Forest

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2002

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Nancy Springer

Rowan Hood: Outlaw Girl of Sherwood Forest

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2002
Book Details
Pages

170

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Historical Fiction

Action & Adventure
Setting

Sherwood Forest • Medieval Times

Publication Year

2002

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

Lexile Level

760L

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Super Short Summary

Rowan Hood: Outlaw Girl of Sherwood Forest by Nancy Springer follows the journey of a young girl whose mother has died. Seeking her estranged father, Robin Hood, Rowan ventures into Sherwood Forest. Along the way, she encounters friends and faces challenges, ultimately finding a new sense of family and belonging among the outlaws.

Adventurous

Fantastical

Inspirational

Emotional

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.1

3,180 ratings

62%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Rowan Hood: Outlaw Girl of Sherwood Forest by Nancy Springer is praised for its unique feminist twist on the Robin Hood legend, engaging young readers with its strong, independent heroine. However, some critics note that character development can be uneven. The book’s adventurous plot and vivid setting are consistently highlighted as strengths.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Rowan Hood: Outlaw Girl of Sherwood Forest?

Readers who enjoy stories of adventurous, independent heroines like in The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle or Ella Enchanted will cherish Rowan Hood: Outlaw Girl of Sherwood Forest. Young readers who favor historical fantasy and a reimagined Robin Hood tale are ideal for this book.

4.1

3,180 ratings

62%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

170

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Historical Fiction

Action & Adventure
Setting

Sherwood Forest • Medieval Times

Publication Year

2002

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

Lexile Level

760L

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