Shadows of Sherwood

Shadows of Sherwood by Kekla Magoon is the first book in the Robyn Hoodlum trilogy that reimagines the classic Robin Hood legend with a modern, dystopian twist. Published in 2015, the middle-grade novel follows Robyn Loxley, a 12-year-old girl who is forced to flee into dangerous Sherwood Forest after her parents disappear and the corrupt government targets her. Robyn and her rebellious friends fight for justice, but at the end of the novel, Robyn’s mother is still jailed in Governor Ignomus Crown’s dungeon. Robyn’s quest to free her mother, find her father, and end Crown’s tyranny continues in Rebellion of Thieves, the next book in the series.

Critically acclaimed for its contemporary reimagining of the Robin Hood legend, the novel combines adventure, action, and social commentary, exploring themes of The Importance of Teamwork and Solidarity and The Ethics of Resistance Against Oppression. Set in a near future, the novel is a genre-bending narrative, containing elements of dystopian fiction and adventure tales.

Kekla Magoon is the award-winning author of over a dozen novels and non-fiction works for both adult and young readers. Her books often explore themes of identity, race, and social change.