The Black Arrow

Rating:
Summary: Good
Review: This is a good book but not the best of Stevenson's adventure novels. Intended to be a bildungsroman a la Kidnapped, it is set in Medieval England during the Wars of the Roses. The character development is not as good as several of Stevenson's other novels and the plot seems more schematic. In terms of creating a historically vivid setting. Stevenson did better with 18th century Scotland than with this period of English history.

Rating:
Summary: An OK Book
Review: 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 in Medieval times. Dick did not know that he was fighting for his enemy Sir Daniel, the man who had killed his father. I think this is one of the best historical fiction books that I have ever read. I hope that you will like it as much as I did.

Rating:
Summary: This Book was excellent
Review: This was a fascinating insight onto the trials and turbulations of the war of the roses.

Rating:
Summary: A romantic adventure for teens and the young at heart.
Review: While "Treasure Island" and "Kidnapped" are more famous and beloved by the adventurous boys and girls of america, I think this book is underrated. "The Black Arrow" combines the best of the adventure of "Treasure Island" and the swasbuckling intrigues of "Kidnapped". However, it adds the elements of a young and romantic pair of lovers. I would reccomend this book both for the adolescent who has progressed beyond Stevenson's more famous books as well as those of us who are still romantics at heart and miss the days of King Arthur or the Code of Chivalry. Enjoy!!