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The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses (Hardcover)

by Robert Louis Stevenson (Author), N.C. Wyeth (Illustrator)
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Grade 7 Up--Students of the classics will appreciate Ron Keith's excellent rendition of Robert Louis Stevenson's adventure novel, set against the background of the War of the Roses. The time is 15th century England, and Richard Shelton, the young hero, overcomes one obstacle after another in his quest to rescue Joanna, his love. British actor Keith's talented voice gives life to Shelton, his friends, and his enemies, delivering the old fashioned English with ease and precise diction. The unusual vocabulary can usually be understood in context. Keith's slightly nasal, raspy, resonant voice changes frequently to differentiate between the characters, varying from bass to treble. He changes tones to express a full range of emotions. Songs are not a problem for Keith, as he knows the melody for each. Consider this audiobook for purchase where Stevenson is part of the curriculum.
Claudia Moore, W.T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA
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An historical novel set in England during the War of the Roses. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Black Arrow, Jan 23 2003
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In this book you can read about knights, soldiers, action, treachery, and other things from the middle ages. I thought that it was a pretty good book, but I only got into it after a while. I had to read it for school, so I couldn't give up, but I was wary of the lack of "interesting-ness" when I first started. I would reccomend this book to you, but you should beware that you may not be interested for a while. If you are a person who doesn't like a book that takes a while, I would not reccomend this to you. But if you don't mind having to read something a while, I would reccomend this to you. (Sorry if I keep repeating myself.)
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4.0 out of 5 stars A good adventure story., Nov 8 2002
By Tobin Staley (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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The Black Arrow was a good adventure story following the adventures of Richard Shelton during the War of the Roses. Within this story we encounter knights, and a band of outlaws (ala Robin Hood). We have disguises, archery, battles, betrayal, revenge, friendship, honor, and love. What more could you ask for in an adventure?

Though it was a fun story, it didn't have the depth of plot or character that I look for in my reading. Instead we follow Richard on what seems an aimless journey of one adventure after another. Richard often finds himself in tight situations and just when he escapes he finds himself in another. Written like a serial (probably was), Richard seems to hardly have time to take a breath before something new and exciting is happening again. Although this type of writing is great for a serial, leaving the reader with a cliff hanger at the end of each section, it doesn't lead to a unified feeling within the work. I'm not saying I didn't enjoy the story and have fun reading it along the way; it is just that to me it seemed just a fun adventure story. It was fun to read, but didn't leave me with a lasting impression or emotion.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A real swashbuckler..., Oct 30 2001
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This review is from: Black Arrow: Complete And Unagridged (Mass Market Paperback)
...that buckles every swash imaginable. War, treachery, disguise, secret passages, shipwrecks, damsels in distress -- an amazing amount gets packed into this not-very-long book. Great fun, but the pseudo-fifteenth-century dialog ("Sirs, this knave arrow likes me not. But it importeth rather to take counsel.") will prove an unfortunate obstacle to the very readers who would otherwise enjoy the story most, the young.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Masterpiece
The Black Arrow seems to me to be one of the most underrated books I have ever seen. It is one of the very few works Of Stevenson and probably one of the best. Read more
Published on Jul 15 2001 by S. Hameed

4.0 out of 5 stars Family-read-aloud favorite
Highly recommended!!! We read this book as a read aloud for our family reading time and our kids loved the story which has plenty of adventure and intrigue and also a good deal... Read more
Published on Mar 5 2001 by anonymouslyreviewed

4.0 out of 5 stars An OK Book
This is an ok book. It is action packed and holds your attention. I think that the main charecter, Dick Shelton, is a lot like many people today even though the book takes place... Read more
Published on Oct 6 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars Read
I'm usually rather picky with what I read, so I was almost struck when I found myself getting into this book. Read more
Published on Jan 29 2000 by T.

5.0 out of 5 stars Action, Mystery, and Romance
This book is one of the best I've read. It is what every book about the middle ages should be and more, with suspense, action, disguises, escapes, and of course, the occasional... Read more
Published on Dec 23 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars It is an excelent adventure book for children and teenagers
The black arrow is a typical adventure book, where romance and action are mixed. I think that I have read it about four or five times, and every time I find something new.
Published on May 26 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good overall book, good job Robert!
In my opinion it was a very good book. It was a little hard to get into but after I got into it, it took off in adventure and didn't stop until the very end! Read more
Published on April 23 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars A romantic adventure for teens and the young at heart.
While "Treasure Island" and "Kidnapped" are more famous and beloved by the adventurous boys and girls of america, I think this book is underrated. Read more
Published on Mar 5 1999 by Tory Stephen Thorkelson

5.0 out of 5 stars A superb adventure novel
"The Black Arrow" is R. L. Stevenson at his best. With a smooth, proper style Stevenson creates complex, conflictive characters in an adventure full of emotion and... Read more
Published on Feb 17 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars author is R.L.S
Fear not! Inspite of the description the book really is by the original Robert Louis Stevenson, 1st published in 1888. Read more
Published on Nov 23 1998

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