By Tim Hall (author) Part of the The Blind Bowman series
"This thrilling fantastical reimagining of Robin Hood reels with all the drama of a classic quest and of-the-moment environmental themes."
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Shadow of the Wolf , the first book in The Blind Bowman series, sees author T.K. Hall shake up the Robin Hood story in thrillingly fresh style.
Presenting a fantastical take on the legendary tale, it melds environmental themes with adventure, ancient magick and myth to create an all-out character-driven rollercoaster of a story as Robin, Marian and their fellow outlaws strive to protect the forest from dark forces.
The writing is rich, suffused in nature alongside a raw sense of the characters’ quest. First published ten years ago, kudos must go to the publisher, David Fickling Books, for enabling a new generation to discover this epic trilogy. Stay tuned for Dark Fire and Wild Wood Rising.
Robin Hood has been blinded. The great forest of Sherwood calls to him. Ancient myths, old magicks, will reach out. He will be transformed. The world is changing; forces loyal to the Sheriff are threatening the wildwood, and the old gods face the threat of darkness.
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Only Robin, the blind bowman, Marian, his childhood companion, and a band of rag-tag outlaws will be able to stand in their way. The forest is all.
The start of a truly epic fantasy trilogy - filled with timely themes of environmentalism, the power of myths and myth-making, dynasty and inheritance, the mystical transcendence of love, and the clash of the ancient natural world with modern industry.
'It's dark and violent, a gory fantasy mashup with Game of Thrones and X-Men in its DNA' - Guardian
'Astonishingly good. 5*' - The Sun
'Original, savage, powerful and incredibly moving. [Hall] captures the harshness and darkness of the ancient woodland so vividly; it is like the author himself has slid back in time. Robin and Marian are like you have never seen' - Jilly Cooper
'A bold interpretation that's weird, wild and wonderful . . . Game of Thrones-style' - SFX Magazine
'Mesmerising, don't miss it!' - The Bookseller
'My favourite book of the year. Beautiful writing, a stunning mix of action and mystical folklore. A brilliant story' - Sally Green
T.K. (Tim) Hall is a former journalist who has written for various national newspapers and magazines. He spent two years in Bermuda, reporting for the Bermuda Sun, and has travelled extensively in South America. He now lives near Stroud in Gloucestershire with his wife and two daughters.
In addition to writing, he works for the Stroud-based charity The Door, which supports disadvantaged young people and their families.
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Robin Hood has been blinded. The great forest of Sherwood calls to him.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Blind Bowman 1: Shadow of the Wolf and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-14 years old
The Blind Bowman 1: Shadow of the Wolf features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Ecological and Environmental Interest - Fiction, Recommendations, Fantasy / Magical, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Featured Books for 13+ readers
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The Blind Bowman 1: Shadow of the Wolf was written by Tim Hall and published by David Fickling Books
The Blind Bowman 1: Shadow of the Wolf has 445 pages
Yes it is part of The Blind Bowman series
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