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Child of the May [Hardcover]

Theresa Tomlinson (Author)
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Grade 5-9-This exciting sequel to The Forestwife (Orchard, 1995) features John and Emma's daughter Magda. A prologue explains that Emma has just been murdered by the evil mercenary FitzRanulf, and John and Robert, the Hooded One, have taken the infant to Marian, the Forestwife, for care. The action then shifts to some 15 years later. The forest dwellers have been enlisted to help their friend Isabel, her mother, and a nun who have been imprisoned because of Isabel's refusal to marry FitzRanulf. When the men go to seek additional help, the forestwomen fear that they won't return in time and hatch a plan to save the women themselves. In the process, Magda kills FitzRanulf, avenging the death of her mother. A subplot involves a budding romance between Magda and Tom, a character featured in the earlier novel. Readers unfamiliar with the first book may initially be confused but once the action gets going, this story stands on its own. However, the swift climax and resolution are a bit unsatisfying, mostly because the author has created characters whom readers want to know more about. The epilogue hints at a sequel. This novel will please fans of Karen Cushman's The Midwife's Apprentice (Clarion, 1995) and send them looking for the prequel to this story if they haven't already read it.
Cheri Estes, Detroit Country Day School Middle School, Beverly Hills, MI
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Gr. 6^-10. This sequel to The Forestwife (1995) is not as focused as its predecessor, but it is packed with action and energy. The story revolves around 15-year-old Magda, daughter of John and apprentice to Marian, the forestwife. Magda is impatient to leave the woods and experience life, but she gets more than she bargained for as she attempts to help Robert--Robin Hood--and his band rescue Isabel and her mother, Lady Matilda, from the Sheriff of Nottingham and his evil Wolf Pack. It takes cunning and a tumultuous final battle, in which Magda is able to display her skills as an archer, but finally the safety of the two women is ensured. Tomlinson does a fine job of juxtaposing the story's many exciting moments with history. In some cases, the characterizations are slight (and why are there two characters named Matilda?), but Magda is strong and prickly, and tender when necessary. As the epilogue implies, she will make a worthy successor to the forestwife. Libraries holding the first book, will certainly want this. Ilene Cooper
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2.0 out of 5 stars this book isnt half as good as the first!, Jan 29 2004
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This review is from: Child of the May (Paperback)
i was very disapointed with this book! i thought it would be as well written as the forest wife(one of my very favourite books) instead child of the may seemed forced and it rushed along at a dizzying pace. also i truly came to hate magda! she seemed so spoiled and fake. all and all this book isnt really worth buying except for young children who might like it. ages 4-6
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4.0 out of 5 stars a good book, the forestwife was better, though!!, Jun 17 2003
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This review is from: Child of the May (Paperback)
Magda, the daughter of Little John and Emma, is the main character in this book. The book begins when John and Robert come to the Forestwife with baby Magda. Emma was killed by one of the sheriff's men and Little John couldn't take care of her. So Magda is raised by the Foreswife. 15 years later, Magda is tired of living in the Forest and wants to go out and seek adventures. She follows her father and Robert to help Isabel, who the sheriff has decided to marry to the man who killed Emma, if she doesn't pay a fee. This book is about Magda's adventures. The Forestwife was a better book. I think this book should have dealt more with Robert and Marian instead of them being minor characters.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Even better than it's predeceser, if that were possible!, Dec 20 2000
This review is from: Child of the May (Paperback)
This was a wonderful book that was in some ways even better than its towering prodeceser, if that were possible! The story is about Magda, the fifteen year old daughter of Little John and the late Emma, who was a close friend of Marian the forestwife, who has raised her so far. Magda however, is totally bored with chores and caring for sick people, and she longs to join her father and Robin Hood and his band of outlaws. She gets her wish, and she goes with her father and the outlaws to save some girl, but faces more challenges than she was prepared for when she finds herself facing in battle the man who ruthlessly murdered her mother. Part of why I liked this book was that it showed in true depth a father's love for his daughter, and that more of the action, in fact all of it, took place with the main character right in the thick of it, instead of just having it happen to other people "offscreen". This was a truly wonderfull book with beautiful writing and style and I would reccamend it to anyone who enjoys strong female heroes.
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