The Outlaws of Sherwood

Posted by Ben
Category Categories: Adventure, All Ages, Historical Fiction, Incredibook!, Review
Tags:
Comments Add a comment »

Our rating: *****

On his way to the fair Robin accidently kills a man, outlawing him. Robin’s friends convince him to hide in Sherwood forest and become a rallying point for the Saxons.

I really enjoyed Robin McKinley’s version of Robin Hood. I thought it was very interesting for Robin Hood not to be portrayed as a perfect shot with a bow. The characters seem much more lifelike in The Outlaws of Sherwood than in any other version of Robin Hood that I’ve read or had read to me.

The Hero and the Crown

Posted by Jordan
Category Categories: Adventure, Fantasy, Fiction, Older Readers, Review
Tags:, , , , , , ,
Comments 1 Comment »

Our rating: ***½

Aerin is the king’s daughter, but the common people didn’t like her mother, so they don’t like her. Not only that, but Aerin’s Royal Gift hasn’t shown up, and all royal people have them. Therefore, she’s shunned by both the peasants and the royalty. Aerin drowns her sorrows in her father’s horse and ancient books. Dragons are a problem in Damar, and with nobody who wants to fight them, they’re getting worse. Then, Aerin discovers a recipe for an ointment that protects the wearer from fire — dragon fire. Armed with this information and some sword lessons, Aerin sets out to fight the dragons.

This is a rather interesting book. Let’s just say that I’ve given you enough to make you want to read it, but The Hero and the Crown goes on, even after you think it’s over. On the surface, this seems like a rather boring plot line, and I’ll admit that it dragged a bit in the beginning. There are also a few areas that are downright weird, and a few that are a little gory (though nothing like Stephen Lawhead’s books). However, that doesn’t stop The Hero and the Crown from being a highly entertaining story with an intricate plot that will keep you turning the pages.