Rosemary’s mother, Celandine, had told her about her father, the outlaw who robbed the wealthy and was generous to the poor, who lived in an outlaw camp, surrounded by his band of fugitives. These are only tales until the day when Rosemary’s mother is brutally murdered by the lord’s henchmen, who misunderstand the power of Celandine’s woods magic. Deserted and desperate, Rosemary decides to search for her father, but fearing his possible rejection of a girl, she poses as a boy named Rowan. Rowan/Rosemary soon attracts her own small group of misfits. Together, they rise unexpectedly to Robin Hood’s aid, proving Rowan’s ability to live up to her father’s legend. Adventure combines with unanticipated plot twists in this new take on the Robin Hood tale, providing a welcome young female protagonist to join the traditional cast of characters. (Ages 8–12)

Rosemary has nowhere to go when her beloved mother dies. She has never met her father-the outlaw Robin Hood-and she's grown up among the woodland creatures her mother loved. So she decides to change her name to Rowan, disguise herself as a boy, and undertake a perilous journey through Sherwood Forest, in search of Robin Hood. But how will she find him? And will he offer her a home?

"This tale is a charmer, filled with exciting action, plenty of humor, engaging characters, and a nice fantasy twist." (Booklist, starred review)

"Rowan Hood reads like the first in a series, and teens are sure to hope that it will be just that, leading to many more." (VOYA)