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Forest Queen, The

Forest Queen, The

by Betsy Cornwell (Author)

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    Hardcover 2018

    $9.51
Synopsis

When sixteen-year-old Sylvie's brother takes over management of their family's vast estates, Sylvie 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.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 304
 Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 01 Sep 2018
ISBN 10: 0544888197
ISBN 13: 9780544888197

Media Reviews
A fiercely female, feminist take on the traditional legend....A lush, lovely exploration of the bonds of a community as one girl learns about her own privilege, and, eventually, her strength. --Booklist, STARRED review

This book brings to light a strong female lead who learns the meaning of caring about others in the community...a great read with parallels to current events. --School Library Journal

The inspiring ethos, brisk pace, and genuinely thrilling climax all hold attention. --Kirkus
Author Bio
Betsy Cornwell is the New York Times best-selling author of Tides, Mechanica, Venturess, and The Forest Queen. 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. After grad school, she ran away to Ireland to live with the fairies, and she now resides in a small cottage on the west coast with her horse-trainer spouse. www.betsycornwell.com Twitter: @Betsy_Cornwell Instagram: @BetsyCornwell