Hood
Books | Young Adult Fiction / Historical / Medieval
3.6
(203)
Jenny Elder Moke
You have the blood of kings and rebels within you, love. Let it rise to meet the call. Isabelle of Kirklees has only ever known a quiet life inside the sheltered walls of the convent, where she lives with her mother, Marien. But after she is arrested by royal soldiers for defending innocent villagers, Isabelle becomes the target of the Wolf, King John's ruthless right hand. Desperate to keep her daughter safe, Marien helps Isabelle escape and sends her on a mission to find the one person who can help: Isabelle's father, Robin Hood. As Isabelle races to stay out of the Wolf's clutches and find the father she's never known, she is thrust into a world of thieves and mercenaries, handsome young outlaws, new enemies with old grudges, and a king who wants her entire family dead. As she joins forces with Robin and his Merry Men in a final battle against the Wolf, will Isabelle find the strength to defy the crown and save the lives of everyone she holds dear?In Hood, author Jenny Elder Moke reimagines the world of Robin Hood in lush, historical detail and imbues her story with more breathless action than has ever come out of Sherwood Forest before. This novel is a must-read for historical-fiction fans, adventure lovers, and reluctant readers alike!
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Author
Jenny Elder Moke
Pages
320
Publisher
Disney-Hyperion
Published Date
2020-06-09
ISBN
1368047459 9781368047456
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"I was glad that it wasn’t just a “Girl version of Robin Hood” story. It had its own charm and its own plot. I liked the book quite a bit, but I was a little sad at the ending. It wasn’t a bad ending, it’s not what I would have done with it, but that’s fine it just caught me a little off guard."
Abby Stout
"There was so much about this retelling that I loved. Marian is a strong and skilled fighter in her own right, Robin is as clever and merry an imp as could be hoped for, and the tale is full of action, tragedy, mirth, adventure and romance, just as any good Robin Hood story should be. The only pitfall I found with this retelling was with Isabelle, our main character and daughter to Robin and Marian. At times her character was rather frustrating to read. She constantly flip flops between being brazen and cunning like her father and mother, and then completely meek and fearful... That really didn’t change as the story progressed as I had hoped. I wanted to see Isabelle grow, but overall, she really never changed all that much. Other than that, this is a very enjoyable retelling!"
Meg K
"I didn't hate this, but it wasn't the best book ever either. Personally I feel like it was slow in some places and very fast in others but it still got the story across. I think at the end things proceeded very quickly and everything ended pretty suddenly. I liked the book, just not as much as I thought I was going to."
Erin 💫
"Looking for a book like this one"
Taylor
"Though that ending wasn't what I'd thought would happen, but the story was action packed with touching moments of friends and family. I think Isabelle does live up to the Hood name."
Rebecca Kendall
"My favorite book of 2021!! Absolutely reminded me why I love reading so much. It was a random pick at Barnes and Noble, but 1000% worth it :)"
Rachel Sassi
"<strong>Fun story</strong><br/><br/>He’s still having a lot of comma issues, but he’s getting less Pollyanna. While they still save the day, the Hyllises struggles to do so seem more realistic. Looking forward to the next book."
Angel Ludwig
