Showing posts with label robin hood. Show all posts
Showing posts with label robin hood. Show all posts

Thursday, October 18, 2018

Review: The Forest Queen

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Sylvie doesn't believe her brother has what it takes to be a leader. She doesn't agree with most of his decisions. But as a lady, she can't change things but maybe she doesn't have to be a part of it.

Upset about everything, her friend offers her a way out. They could go live in the woods off the land. Sylvie isn't sure, but when they come across a girl in trouble, they act. Knowing she can't go back, Sylvie and Bird escape to the forest with Little Jane.

Together, the three of them form a pack. But surviving is harder than they think. They need supplies. They need help. And Sylvie knows just where to go - if only her brother doesn't find out.
My Thoughts: I loved the idea of Robin Hood being a Lady. I wish this book had been a little bit longer - a little bit more flushed out. But otherwise, it was great. I've always been a fan of the Robin Hood story. I liked matching up the characters from this story to the legend. I liked Sylvie coming into her own and learning about survival. I liked Little Jane - her news wasn't a surprise to me, but I liked the way she handled it. She was strong. I loved the strong women in this story. I loved how they fought for their freedom, for their happiness, and for a better life. Even if that made them outlaws. This book would make a great conversation starter about women in history, class distinction, and historical events.

Cover Thoughts: Great
Source: My Library
Library Recommendation: Recommended for both school and public libraries

Friday, June 4, 2010

Movie Review: Robin Hood

I saw this a few weeks ago and have been meaning to post about it ever since. I really loved most of the movie - until the ending.
I loved watching Robin and Marian's relationship unfold. I loved Marian's feisty, proud, strong, and sarcastic character. The Merry Men were fantastic - very funny. The parts I didn't enjoy were the French coming for the British and the British trying to band together even though they all hated King John.
There were parts not fully explained. Plus the movie seemed more like a prequel of how Robin Hood became an outlaw and not of his outlaw days, which makes me question if this movie will become something of a series. I wouldn't mind seeing where they take Robin Hood.