Lionclaw, A Tale of Rowan Hood

Title: Lionclaw, A Tale of Rowan Hood

Author: Nancy Springer

Summary: Lionel has always been known for two things: His music, and his cowardly nature. At 7 ft. tall, people would expect you to be menacing fighter, and that's what Lionel's father thought too, which is exactly why Lionel ran away in the first place. Lionel is gentle, and detests fighting, and tries to prove that to his father when Robin Hood's merry men find him and bring him to Sherlock Forest. Unfortunately, things don't go as planned, and his father, Lionclaw, escapes and puts a price on his head. Soon the forest is swarming in bounty hunters and man-traps. Lionel feels lonely and afraid, and runs away. He then discovers that Rowan, the most caring person he knows, the only one that's ever stood up for him, has been injured and kidnapped by bounty hunters. Will
Lionel finally find his courage? Read to find out!

Recommendation: I didn't like this one as much as the first, but it was okay. It's got adventure and humor, and is very dramatic. It's rather short, and would be a quick-read for dedicated readers. I would recommend it if you want to continue the Rowan Hood series.

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