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Will In Scarlet (2013)

by Matthew Cody(Favorite Author)

3.82 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

037586895X (ISBN13: 9780375868955)

languge

English

genre

Fiction

publisher

Knopf Books for Young Readers

review 1: Young William Shackley, heir to Shackley Castle is always in trouble. He and his best friend, Milo, the stable boy play endless pranks on everyone in the castle. Other than a good swat from Nan's wooden spoon, the boys haven't a care in the world. But things are about to change - a lot! Will's father is away fighting on a crusade with King Richard and Will's uncle Geoff is the castle regent until his return. When Prince John's thugs take over the castle and murder Geoff, Will is forced to flee for his life. Vowing revenge on Sir Guy, the one who murdered his uncle and stole his castle, Will finds refuge in Sherwood Forest with a band of merry outlaws. He finds a good friend in one of the young outlaws, Much the miller's son - or is he really a son? Great swashbuckl... moreing fun, an interesting new take on the Robin Hood legend, and some deeper social justice issues well integrated into the plot.
review 2: The tale of Robin Hood from a different POV: Will Shackley is the boy-heir to Shackley castle, when Prince John's lackey takes it by treachery. He flees to Sherwood forest and takes up with the band of brigands calling themselves the Merry Men, but consigned to the stinking lean-to with the alcoholic Rob. Well-written, But it will make more sense if the reader knows the legend of Robin Hood. Author's note at the end explains where the story of Robin Hood came from less

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