Child of the May

by Theresa Tomlinson

Book Overview

When Magda was just a baby, her mother was murdered, and her father John brought her to live in the woods with the Forestwife. Here she learned to heal sick people and became skillful in archery and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0531301184
• ISBN13: 9780531301180
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Orchard Books (NY)
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9

Customer Reviews

Even better than it's predeceser, if that were possible!

This was a wonderful book that was in some ways even better than its towering prodeceser, if that were possible! The story is about Magda, the fifteen year old daughter of Little John and the late Emma, who was a close friend of Marian the forestwife, who has raised her so far. Magda however, is totally bored with chores and caring for sick people, and she longs to join her father and Robin Hood and his band of outlaws. She gets her wish, and she goes with her father and the outlaws to save some girl, but faces more challenges than she was prepared for when she finds herself facing in battle the man who ruthlessly murdered her mother. Part of why I liked this book was that it showed in true depth a father's love for his daughter, and that more of the action, in fact all of it, took place with the main character right in the thick of it, instead of just having it happen to other people "offscreen". This was a truly wonderfull book with beautiful writing and style and I would reccamend it to anyone who enjoys strong female heroes.

Tongue Wagging

Following the preceding book THE FORESTWIFE, CHILD OF MAY takes place in the future where the previous princess who ran away from an arranged marriage becomes the forestwife, literally. In this stand alone sequel, it's another beautiful and inspiring tale of a young female searching for her place in life. Lovers of the acclaimed authors Robin Mckinley, Patricia Wrede, Donna Jo Napoli, Tamora Pierce, and even Sherwood Smith with fall in love with this new and astounding mediaeval writer's talent for the tongue of long ago.

The Maturity of Theresa Tomlinson's Writing

shows in this work. In my view, I found no clumsy plotting or plodding in this installment of the Maid Marian and Robin Hood story. Everything about this book was beautiful, the writing that takes you back into the middle ages also passed my test of reality. The only problem was that the cover of this book was rather immature...there was no magic or mystery about the female with an arrow. Even though the cover isn't spellbinding-like Crown Duel or Little Sister- the story more beautiful than one can comprehend. The book may be easier to follow and grasp if you read the previous book The Forestwife, the book begins with a jerk jump like you already know who the characters are...new readers will stumble and crawl around guessing who's who.

Try this Treat!!

Not as well written and loveable as the previous book The Forestwife, but with the same amount of love and action to make you want a copy of this book for yourself. Though I missed the young Marian, Robin Hood was just as cunning and hearty as he was in the previous book. Gotta get this book if you loved Catherine, Called Birdy!

WoW! Another Tale!

I didn't expect to find another Maid Marian/Robin Hood toned book, and came this book came of as a shock after reading the very beautiful prequel (if you'd call it that) THE FORESTWIFE. Once again, this is another well written and well thought of novel, with the usual load of twists and subplots that keep you interested. Ella Enchanted readers may find this book just as loveable.