Shadow of the Wolf 12+

About this book

Forget everything you’ve ever heard about Robin Hood . . .

Mystery surrounds the disappearance of young Robin’s family. He grows up wild, his only friend the headstrong daughter of the aristocrat Delbosque family: Marian.

Robin and Marian are more than friends; they’re soul mates. Their bond is pushed to the limit when Marian is captured and locked up by the Sheriff, a powerful and fearsome man who feeds his horses on human flesh, and rides under the blazon of the wolf. Rescuing Marian will have severe consequences, and Robin must learn the ways of the forest to ensure they both survive.

The first book of a trilogy, Shadow of the Wolf is a breathtakingly original — and utterly compelling — retelling of the Robin Hood legend.

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