{"product_id":"the-black-arrow-hardcover","title":"The Black Arrow - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert Louis Stevenson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Black Arrow\u003c\/i\u003e, first serialized in 1883, was eventually published as a novel by Robert Louis Stevenson in 1888. Although it was initially written for children, and has since remained relatively undervalued by critics, \u003ci\u003eThe Black Arrow\u003c\/i\u003e has garnered praise from such figures as John Galsworthy for its richly imagined setting and vibrant dialogue.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSet in fifteenth-century England during the infamous War of the Roses, \u003ci\u003eThe Black Arrow\u003c\/i\u003e follows the young Richard \"Dick\" Shelton's journey of growth and discovery in a time of violence and terror. When the outlaws known as The Black Arrow attack his home, a strange rhyme discovered at the scene leaves Dick curious as to the true nature of his father's death. Sent to warn Sir Daniel--who has been chosen to care for Tunstall until Dick comes of age--the hero meets the heiress Joanna. The two follow Sir Daniel back to Tunstall, where Dick discovers that his father was murdered by the man appointed to protect him. In order to get revenge, and to rescue Joanna from captivity, Dick joins the outlaws of The Black Arrow and is knighted for his service in battle to the Duke of Gloucester. A classic of adventure and romance, \u003ci\u003eThe Black Arrow\u003c\/i\u003e is a novel in which a young man faces down danger in order to protect what he loves.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished amid what is arguably Stevenson's most productive decade, \u003ci\u003eThe Black Arrow\u003c\/i\u003e is often overshadowed by such works as \u003ci\u003eTreasure Island\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eKidnapped\u003c\/i\u003e. What makes it worth reading, however, is its timeless tale of perseverance and growth that transports the reader to one of England's darkest periods. It is both historical and romantic, a story for children and adults alike. To read Stevenson is to enter a world unlike any other, and yet so strangely familiar it might be our own.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this new edition of Robert Louis Stevenson's \u003ci\u003eThe Black Arrow\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic of literature reimagined for modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA boy becomes an outlaw in order to avenge a grave injustice--the murder of his father. In the process, uncovers a conspiracy, becomes a knight, rescues his lover, and risks his life in pursuit of what is right. Robert Louis Stevenson's \u003ci\u003eThe Black Arrow\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic tale of adventure and a hidden gem from one of the world's greatest writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 230\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 12, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Arrow\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42699119427647,"sku":"9781513219431","price":26.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/fe709e3bc31463b4c0269f9fe7a9d14c_bed90abe-43ec-46fe-b381-2b41da1f9de1.webp?v=1765012539","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-black-arrow-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}