Jasper of the Sinister Hand. Overcome with "an inner darkening, a chill in her bones," the stricken teen sets out to exact vengeance. Best-selling author of the popular Rowan Hood books, Nancy Springer offers this spellbinding conclusion to the saga which began with Rowan Hood, and continued with Lionclaw and Outlaw Girl of Sherwood Forest. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? Read by Emily Gray. Rowan Hood Returns by Springer, Nancy. Nancy Springer (Goodreads Author) 3.89 avg rating — 746 ratings. Rowan's friends suppress concern over their leader's uncharacteristically grim outlook and violent intent, lending support--both emotional and physical, as her injured legs seem to weaken inversely proportionate to her fury--and bearing witness as she feels her way back to her true purpose in life. I totally understand not wanting to repeat the entire past books, but I didn't get a good synopsis from the text of what I had missed. ... Rowan Hood Returns (Rowan Hood, #5) by. I came into the series late, but it didn't seem to be a full-hearted effort. But to Rowan Hood, the gentle healer who has waited two long years to put names to the men who murdered her mother, they are fuel to feed her desire for revenge. Young readers will delight in discovering how all the details come together in the end. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books), © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Nancy Springer. Nancy Springer is a two-time recipient of the Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Mystery. There is just a bit of sadness in reading Rowan Hood Returns as it brings to conclusion a simple but charming series featuring Rowan Hood of the Rowan Wood (daughter of Robin Hood). ROWAN HOOD RETURNS. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Please try again. See search results for this author. A Satisfying Conclusion ot the Rowan Hood Series, Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2007. Ican' t beleive the series is over. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. I love it but I hate it. Recorded Books. Rowan Hood Returns The Final Chapter (Book) : Springer, Nancy : When she finds out who murdered her mother, Celandine, Rowan Hood returns to her former home to seek revenge. Jasper of the Sinister Hand. Guy Longhead. Guy Longhead. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Something went wrong. As we join the merry band once again, Princess Etty returns having learned the name of the killers of Rowan's mother. but I didn't get a good synopsis from the text of what I had missed, Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2015. The Rowan Hood book series by Nancy Springer includes books Rowan Hood: Outlaw Girl of Sherwood Forest, Lionclaw, Outlaw Princess of Sherwood, and several more. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Bounty hunters continue to harry Robin Hood's daughter and her band of good-hearted outlaws, but the most prominent conflict here is internal: Rowan has discovered the identities of those who murdered her mother (a "forestwife" healer) two years ago. JS* After searching for two years, Robin Hood's daughter Rowan finally learns the names of the four evil men who set the thatch roof on their house afire and killed her mother. I totally understand not wanting to repeat the entire past books, but I didn't get a good synopsis from the text of what I had missed. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Holt, also Orricson, brother of Hurst.To anyone else, just four names. Hurst Orricson. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Both my daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed this series (and read through it quite quickly). How will it all end and will she ever find peace again if she takes the life of another in anger? Having already sensed that "something" was about to happen, Rowan's heart fills with anger and rage and she vows (once again) to avenge her mothers' death. Subtitled The Final Chapter, this fourth (and presumably last) entry in Springer's Tales of Rowan Hood series brings the Sherwood Forest story cycle satisfyingly full circle, returning the narrative focus to Rowan herself. Rowan Hood's mother was slain, but now she knows the names of the four evil men who did the deed. I read all these way back in middle school, and I must say, I think this series … Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Hurst Orricson. NOOK Book (eBook) $ 9.99 ... .To anyone else, just four names. Hurst Orricson. Slender but deeply felt, and dense with detail that reflects and extends the richness of the interior landscapes traversed, this brings a favorite medieval adventure series to a brooding but graceful close. But to Rowan Hood, the gentle healer who has waited two long years to put names to the men who murdered her mother, they are fuel to feed her desire for revenge. Her special powers seem to be waning and she is filled with a sense of foreboding. Unfortunately, the book didn't grab me enough to make me want to go back and read the previous ones. Young readers will delight in discovering how all the details come together in the end. Summary; Discuss; Reviews (0) Guy Longhead. The band sets out...because none will allow the still injured Rowan (injury occurred in the first book) to make the journey herself. Learn more about Rowan Hood Returns in the Pikes Peak Library District digital collection. Guy Longhead. The talents of each member are called upon as they venture through a landscape filled with bounty hunters, man traps, bad weather, and poor cover. There is just a bit of sadness in reading Rowan Hood Returns as it brings to conclusion a simple but charming series featuring Rowan Hood of the Rowan Wood (daughter of Robin Hood). And so she leaves the rowan grove that had become her home in Sherwood Forest, and along with her friends, sets off to seek these men. Too bad, as I did like the idea of a girl Robin Hood. In this final book, we return (having come full circle once again) to Rowan, formerly Rosemary (she changed her name when her mother was murdered and she set out to find her father, the infamous outlaw Robin Hood). Gr 4-7-This is the concluding title (Philomel, 2005) in Nancy Springer's Tales of Rowan Hood series which is set in Great Britain during the time of Richard I. Rowan, the adventurous daughter of Robin Hood, discovers who was responsible for her mother's murder several years ago and sets out with her cohorts to avenge her death. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2010. Tales of Rowan Hood. Edition Notes Sequel to: Wild boy, a tale of Rowan Hood. Overcome with "an inner darkening, a chill in her bones," the stricken teen sets out to exact vengeance. $28.75. The band sets out...because none will allow the still injured Rowan (injury occurred in the first book) to make the journey herself. 2005. But to Rowan Hood, the gentle healer who has waited two long years to put names to the men who murdered her mother, they are fuel to feed her desire for revenge. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For all the action of this book, the true conflict is mainly internal. Jasper of the Sinister Hand. Ms. Springer lives in East Berlin, Pennsylvania. Rowan Hood: Outlaw Girl of Sherwood Forest (2001) Lionclaw (2002) Outlaw Princess of Sherwood (2003) Wild Boy (2004) Rowan Hood Returns (2005) The Enola Holmes Mysteries. Too bad, as I did like the idea of a girl Robin Hood. score: 532, and 6 people voted Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Please try again. Rowan is gathering coltsfoot when she senses a profound change. but I didn't get a good synopsis from the text of what I had missed, Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2015. Altogether a good book. When she finds out who murdered her mother, Celandine, Rowan Hood returns to her former home to seek revenge. 0399242066 - Rowan Hood Returns by Springer, Nancy - AbeBooks Skip to main content Please write more. But to Rowan Hood, the gentle healer who has waited two long years to put names to the men who murdered her mother, they are fuel to feed her desire for revenge. Publication date 2005 Topics Revenge -- Fiction, Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction, Elves -- Fiction, Robin Hood (Legendary character) -- Fiction, Great Britain -- History -- Richard I, 1189-1199 -- Fiction Publisher Philomel Books Collection Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. Nancy Springer (Goodreads Author) 3.75 avg rating — 2,724 ratings. Jasper of the Sinister Hand. Her legs betray her, she can hardly walk, the trees and vines practically assault her...as if they do not want her to go and in her own heart she is conflicted between waiting to help and heal people and an overwhelming desire to put an end to the men who heartlessly killed her mother. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. 4-7. Subtitled The Final Chapter, this fourth (and presumably last) entry in Springer's Tales of Rowan Hood series brings the Sherwood Forest story cycle satisfyingly full circle, returning the narrative focus to Rowan herself. As we join the merry band once again, Princess Etty returns having learned the name of the killers of Rowan's mother. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. We enjoyed reading each book in turn, learning a bit more about each member of her band of outlaws and their exploits.