Shadow of the Wolf 12+
About this book
Forget everything you've ever heard about Robin Hood.Robin Loxley is seven years old when his parents disappear without a trace. Years later the great love of his life, Marian, is also taken from him. Driven by these mysteries, and this anguish, Robin follows a darkening path into the ancient heart of Sherwood Forest. What he encounters there will leave him transformed . . .
The first book of a trilogy, Shadow of the Wolf is a breathtakingly original--and utterly compelling--retelling that will forever alter the legend of Robin Hood.
Reviews
Praise for Shadow of the Wolf:* "[F]antastic interpretation of the classic tale[.]" --Booklist, starred review
"Debut author Hall has created a high-fantasy twist on the Robin Hood legend--older teen readers of fantasy and fans of reworked folktales will enjoy this series opener." --School Library Journal
"A richly imagined emotional and physical adventure[.] Patrick Ness fans may have found another new writer with the ability to mix horror and compassion." --Horn Book
"Imaginative depth and exquisite craft." --Kirkus Reviews