Book Review : Robert Muchamore's Robin Hood

 I have just finished reading 'Robin Hood: hacking, heists and flaming arrows' by Robert Muchamore. This is a modern take on the Robin Hood legend. This Robin Hood is a twelve year old boy and his problems begin when he is caught hacking the school computer to change his grades. Robin is excluded from school, then his father is thrown into jail by the evil Guy Gisborne for a crime he did not commit. Robin escapes into Sherwood Forest and uses his archery prowess and hacking skills to evade Gisborne's men and attempts to save his dad. The book is an action packed adventure and Muchamore skillfully uses the characters from the legend in unexpected, and sometimes hilarious ways. A riveting read and real page turner, I thoroughly recommend this book.  Mrs Aitken.

St Andrew's Day IV

The chess piece magician by Douglas Bruton

Set on the Isle of Lewis this is an exciting adventure which tells a fictional story about the iconic Lewis chessmen. The hero of the story is Corrie who is not looking forward to the annual family holiday on the wet and windy island. Until he finds a carved chess piece on the beach that is and gets drawn into a battle as legendary creatures from the past appear in the present.

Being Emily by Anne Donovan is a story about life, love and family relationships. The novel explores how happy domesticity can be turned on its head in the course of a single day. When her family is thrown into turmoil Emily must try and find her own place in the world.