The Forest Queen (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780544888197)

From a New York Times bestselling author, a fresh, female-centered take on the Robin Hood legend in which a young noblewoman, like the legendary hero, becomes an outlaw fighting for social justice. Perfect for fans of Marissa Meyer and Sarah J. Maas.

When sixteen-year-old Silvie's brother takes over management of their family's vast estates, Silvie feels powerless to stop his abuse of the local commoners.

Her dearest friend asks her to run away to the woods with him, and soon a host of other villagers join them. Together, they form their own community and fight to right the wrongs perpetrated by the king and his noblemen.

Perfect for fans of fairy tale retellings or anyone who loves a strong female lead, this gorgeously written take on the Robin Hood tale goes beyond the original's focus on economic justice to explore love, gender, the healing power of nature, and what it means to be a family.

Author: Betsy Cornwell
ISBN-10: 0544888197
ISBN-13: 9780544888197
Publisher: Clarion Books
Language: English
Published: 08/07/2018
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.80w x 1.10d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 05/01/2018 pg. 94
Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2018
Booklist 07/01/2018 pg. 50
Voice of Youth Advocates 08/01/2018 - Recommended - Better Than Most
Shelf Awareness 08/07/2018
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2019 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Betsy Cornwell is the New York Times best-selling author of Tides, Mechanica, and Venturess. She graduated from Smith College and was a columnist and editor at Teen Ink before receiving an MFA in creative writing from Notre Dame, where she also taught fiction. She now lives in Ireland with her family. Visit her website at www.betsycornwell.com.