Hood
Hood by Jenny Elder Moke, published by Disney Publishing Worldwide on May 4, 2021, is a 352-page young adult fiction novel that presents a reimagined tale of Robin Hood. The story follows Isabelle of Kirklees, who has lived a sheltered life in a convent with her mother, Marien. When royal soldiers arrest her for defending innocent villagers, Isabelle becomes entangled in a dangerous pursuit led by the ruthless Wolf, the right hand of King John. To protect her, Marien helps Isabelle escape, setting her on a quest to find her father, the infamous outlaw Robin Hood.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a world filled with action and adventure as Isabelle navigates the challenges of her new reality. The narrative explores themes of family and rebellion, as Isabelle strives to join the Merry Men and confront the Wolf’s deadly ambitions. With a backdrop of historical detail, the book delves into the complexities of loyalty and courage, showcasing Isabelle’s journey to reclaim her rightful place and protect those she loves. Hood offers a fresh perspective on classic characters and events, making it a notable addition to the genre of juvenile fiction.
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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, the ruthless right hand of the corrupt King John. To keep her daughter safe, Marien helps Isabelle escape and sends her on a mission to find the only person who can save them now: the infamous outlaw Robin Hood. Who also happens to be Isabelle’s father. Isabelle races to stay out of the Wolf’s clutches and find the father she’s never known, thrusting her into a world of thieves and mercenaries, roguish young outlaws, new enemies with old grudges, and a king who wants her entire family dead. As she fights for her rightful place among the Merry Men in a desperate bid to stop the Wolf’s merciless plans, can 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.
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