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Longbow Girl

Longbow Girl

Published in
2015
3.87
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Description

A stunningly exciting and dramatic story set in the wilds of the Welsh mountains, where the brave and beautiful Merry Owen, the Longbow Girl, travels back in time to the autocratic kingdom of King Henry VIII to save her ancestors. Steeped in history, ancient lore and crackling with tension between the central characters Merry and James, Longbow Girl explores the themes of who we are and who we can become when fighting for those we love and for our very lives. Are we prisoners of our history or can we break free? Can we become all that we need to be to meet the ultimate challenge of life and death in the King’s Tournament and in the dungeons of the Black Castle?
Age
8-18
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
336 pages

Why to read

  • Exciting blend of history and fantasy
  • Strong female protagonist
  • Exploration of Welsh culture and mythology
  • Themes of bravery and perseverance