Book enhanced with curriculum aligned questions and activities. Lawhead conjures up an ancient past and holds a mirror to contemporary realities. Read Hood by Lawhead, Stephen, lexile & reading level:, (ISBN: 9781418537241). Lawhead (Byzantium ), known for his historical and fantasy fiction, reimagines the tale of Robin Hood in his latest novel, the first in the King Raven. He wrote his first novel, In the Hall of the Dragon King (1982) to try to. Steeped in Celtic mythology and the political intrigue of medieval Britain, Stephen R. Lawhead was born in Jin Kearney, Nebraska. There, in a primeval forest of the Welsh borders, danger surrounds him-for this woodland is a living, breathing entity with mysterious powers and secrets, and Bran must find a way to make it his own if he is to survive. Hunted like an animal by Norman invaders, Bran ap Brychan, heir to the throne of Elfael, has abandoned his father's kingdom and fled to the greenwood. Now the familiar tale takes on new life, fresh meaning, and an unexpected setting. Lawhead makes his home in Oxford, England, with his wife. His novels include Hood, Book One in the King Raven Trilogy, Patrick, The Song of Albion trilogy, the Dragon King trilogy and The Pendragon Cycle series. Prepare yourself for an epic tale that dares to shatter everything you thought you knew about Robin Hood.įor centuries, the legend of Robin Hood and his band of thieves has captivated the imagination. Lawhead is an internationally acclaimed author of mythic history and imaginative fiction.

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