"A compelling reboot of the Robin Hood myth." - Rick Riordan, bestselling author of PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS on SHADOWS OF SHERWOOD
"Thrilling. . . . This exciting page-turner will undoubtedly be a hit." - starred review, School Library Journal on SHADOWS OF SHERWOOD
"The episodic quests call to mind the Percy Jackson adventures and will inspire a new generation to connect with Robin Hood’s timeless tale." - Booklist on SHADOWS OF SHERWOOD
"This colorful adventure does not easily fit into a genre box, as it combines futuristic elements with fantasy and folklore. . . . The adventure and cliffhanging ending will entice readers." - Kirkus Reviews on SHADOWS OF SHERWOOD
"Magoon cleverly weaves elements of the Robin Hood tale into this futuristic story about social justice, friendship, and identity. The wily kid heroes and thrilling adventures will appeal to young readers." - Horn Book Magazine on SHADOWS OF SHERWOOD
"A satisfying and nuanced follow-up to this hit series. Readers will anxiously anticipate the next installment." - starred review, School Library Journal on REBELLION OF THIEVES
2017-10-28
Robyn Loxley—a 12-year-old mixed-race black girl—is back for the final installment of this series, and she has even more at stake than before. A failed attempt to save her parents has left not only her folks in increasing danger, but some of her friends as well, who were captured in the process. With Gov. Ignomus Crown hotter than ever on her trail, Robyn must learn to trust those around her even when she's plagued by the constant thought that she is all alone. As the face of the popular rebellion, Robyn will have to learn the true meaning of sacrifice. Will she be willing to give up what matters to her on a personal level for the advancement of Sherwood? It's imperative that she figure out the clues of the moon lore in order to rescue her parents and be the savior her people believe her to be, a 72-hour high-stakes task that keeps pages flipping furiously. In this series closer, Magoon puts the final pieces of the puzzle together and leaves readers with the answers to mysteries left from the first two books while continuing to develop her alternative science-fiction Sherwood Forest. A neatly packaged conclusion to this modern and youthful take on the famous Robin Hood legend. (Adventure. 8-12)
