Books with title Robyn Hood: Outlaw Princess

* A modern take on a classic story* Robyn is transported back in time to Sherwood Forest* Based on a full-length musical of the same nameRobyn Howard is a teenage schoolgirl. She lives with her father and her workaholic mother who always seems too busy for her. Robyn dreams of making a difference and wonders why there are so few famous women in history.After her mother lets her down yet again, she finds herself having a really bad day at school, including quarelling with William, her boyfriend. There is a sudden violent lightning storm and Robyn is transported to a forest, dressed in medieval clothing and surrounded by young women who address her as Robyn Hood. She quickly realises that they regard her as the leader of their band — and that she’s in Sherwood Forest, about to launch a raid on King John and the Sheriff of Nottingham.Robyn Hood: Outlaw Princess is based on a full-length musical of the same name for which the author wrote the storyline, dialogue and lyrics (music by Gary Daverne). The show has been widely performed in New Zealand, the UK and the USA.About the AuthorJohn Reynolds is a New Zealand writer, educator and filmmaker. He has written three books and four full-length musicals, and has lectured extensively on education and media. His doctoral thesis was on the life of veteran New Zealand filmmaker John O’Shea. John Reynolds lives in Auckland.

Robyn Howard, a senior high school student, clashes with Mr Smallfield, her school principal over the role of women in history. Upset, she quarrels with her boyfriend and her mother (who had promised to take her to an archery tournament). A violent thunderstorm results in her being knocked unconscious, and she wakes up to find herself in medieval Sherwood Forest.A group of young women, armed with bows, arrows and swords greet her as "Robyn Hood". Initially confused she eventually becomes their leader in their battle against the forces of the evil Sheriff of Nottingham (who bears a strong resemblance to Mr Smallfield). After a series of confrontations and adventures, Robyn is captured by the Sheriff's men and put on trial in the Nottingham marketplace. The townspeople, although initially supportive of her, are intimidated by the Sheriff's soldiers and Robyn is condemned to be hanged for treason. Escape seems impossible.

This exciting YA novel, tells the story of Robyn Howard, a rebellious schoolgirl who is concerned that women play a very small part in world history. Although her father has sympathy with her views, her mother is work-obsessed and has little time for her daughter. After a confrontation with the school principal Robyn is sent to detention with instructions to write an essay on three famous men in history. Suddenly a violent storm breaks and a bolt of lightning knocks her to the floor. She awakens in Nottingham's Sherwood Forest where she meets a group of women who regard her as their leader, Robyn Hood. She quickly adapts to her new role, leading her female outlaw band in constant battles against the Sheriff's soldiers. Her band rescues a young princess who turns out to be Robyn's long lost sister and is welcomed into the band. Robyn improves her fighting skills and shares a romance with a young squire but she is eventually captured by the Sheriff's soldiers. The triumphant Sheriff orders a public trial in the Nottingham marketplace where he is the sole judge. Robyn responds bravely to his accusations, while at the same time noting that he looks strangely familiar. In spite of her spirited defence Robyn is condemned to death. Escape seems impossible. But there is a twist in the fantasy tale! In 2018 the novel received a Silver Quality Mark Award from BooksGoSocial, with the comment, "This is an engaging story".

Robyn Howard is rebellious teenage schoolgirl who lives with her father and her workaholic mother who always seems too busy for her. Robyn dreams of making a difference and wonders why there are so few famous women in history. After her mother lets her down yet again, she finds herself having a really bad day at school. She clashes with the school principal who sends her to after-school detention and quarrels with her boyfriend William. During the detention class there is a sudden violent lightning storm and Robyn is knocked unconscious. She awakens to find herself in an oak forest, dressed in medieval clothing, carrying a sword, bow and arrows. She is soon surrounded by young female outlaws who address her as Robyn Hood. She quickly realises that they regard her as the leader of their band — and that she’s in Sherwood Forest. Adapting to her new role she leads a raid on the Sheriff of Nottingham's soldiers and rescues a young princess. The outlaws are horrified to learn that she was being taken to Nottingham to become the Sheriff's bride. After a series of adventures, Robyn is captured by the Sheriff's soldiers and taken to Nottingham. There, on a stage in the central city, she is tried for treason by the Sheriff. She makes a brave attempt to stand up to him, but the odds are against her. When he sentences her to death for treason, escape seems impossible. John Reynolds is a New Zealand-based writer of novels, musicals and screenplays. His young adult novel Robyn Hood Outlaw Princess is based on a full-length musical of the same name for which the author wrote the storyline, dialogue and lyrics (music by Gary Daverne). The show has been widely performed in New Zealand, the UK and the USA. Currently he in completing a screenplay for a full-length film based on the musical and the novel. John is a qualified teacher who has lived and worked in England, Canada, Zimbabwe, Australia and the USA and has a PhD from the University of Auckland. He and his wife Bess live in Auckland.

Robyn Howard is a teenage schoolgirl. She lives with her father and her workaholic mother who always seems too busy for her. Robyn dreams of making a difference and wonders why there are so few famous women in history. After her mother lets her down yet again, she finds herself having a really bad day at school, including quarelling with William, her boyfriend. There is a sudden violent lightning storm and Robyn is transported to a forest, dressed in medieval clothing and surrounded by young women who address her as Robyn Hood. She quickly realises that they regard her as the leader of their band — and that she’s in Sherwood Forest, about to launch a raid on King John and the Sheriff of Nottingham. Robyn Hood: Outlaw Princess is based on a full-length musical of the same name for which the author wrote the storyline, dialogue and lyrics (music by Gary Daverne). The show has been widely performed in New Zealand, the UK and the USA.