Reign of Outlaws

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What started as a mission to save twelve-year-old Robyn Loxley's parents has turned into something much greater than she ever imagined--rebellion against the harsh government ruled by Ignomus Crown. Aided by a band of misfit kids, each with their own special talent for evading the authorities, Robyn is ready to abandon the search for her parents in order to stop Crown for good. She knows it's what her parents would have wanted. But now that Crown knows her identity, the stakes have never been higher for Robyn and her rebellion. With an unforgettable heroine and a diverse band of characters, readers will be on the edge of their seats in this action-packed, much-anticipated series conclusion.

Kekla Magoon is the author of the Robyn Hoodlum series as well as several young adult novels, including the Coretta Scott King Honor winning novel How It Went Down, X, Camo Girl, 37 Things I Love, Fire in the Streets, and The Rock and the River. She received the 2010 ALA Coretta Scott King New Talent Award and was a two-time NAACP Image Award nominee. Kekla holds a B.A. in History from Northwestern University and an M.F.A. in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Prior to becoming a full-time author, she worked with youth-serving non-profit organizations in New York City and Chicago. www.keklamagoon.com @KeklaMagoon

A compelling reboot of the Robin Hood myth. -- Rick Riordan, bestselling author of Percy Jackson & the Olympians on Shadows of Sherwood Thrilling. . . . This exciting page-turner will undoubtedly be a hit. -- starred review * School Library Journal on Shadows of Sherwood * The episodic quests call to mind the Percy Jackson adventures and will inspire a new generation to connect with Robin Hood's timeless tale. * Booklist on Shadows of Sherwood * This colorful adventure does not easily fit into a genre box, as it combines futuristic elements with fantasy and folklore. . . . The adventure and cliffhanging ending will entice readers. * Kirkus Reviews on Shadows of Sherwood * Magoon cleverly weaves elements of the Robin Hood tale into this futuristic story about social justice, friendship, and identity. The wily kid heroes and thrilling adventures will appeal to young readers. * Horn Book Magazine on Shadows of Sherwood *