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    Will in Scarlet

    By Matthew Cody

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    This reimagining of the Robin Hood legend tells the story of the young boy behind the bandit hero's rise to fame.
     
    Will Shackley is the son of a lord, and though just thirteen, he’s led a charmed, protected life and is the heir to Shackley House, while his father is away on the Third Crusade with King Richard the Lionheart.
     
    But with King Richard’s absence, the winds of treason are blowing across England, and soon Shackley House becomes caught up in a dangerous power struggle that drives Will out of the only home he’s ever known. Alone, he flees into the dangerous Sherwood Forest, where he joins an elusive gang of bandits readers will immediately recognize.
     
    How Will helps a drunkard named Rob become one of the most feared and revered criminals in history is a swashbuckling ride perfect for anyone who loves heroes, villains, and adventure.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
    Release dateOct 8, 2013
    ISBN9780375899805
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    • 4/5
      If you back up from Robin Hood, you find where this book begins. It's the precursor of Robin Hood and the reason Will stumbled into Sherwood Forest. The boys enjoyed the adventure, laughed at the many 'boy' things and were inspired to pull out their bow and defend their territory. A tale of revenge, courage, friendship and loyalty.

      Because I read the book aloud, I was able to skip over some of the 'strong' language, not cussing, but strong and in their time period.
    • 4/5
      Fans of Robin Hood will enjoy this retelling.
    • 5/5
      I adored absolutely everything about Will in Scarlet. That, my friends, is getting harder and harder for me to say. It's not often anymore that a book completely sweeps me off my feet. That it enchants me so wholly, that I'm saddened when it ends. Matthew Cody's brilliant reimagining of Robin Hood did just that, and I'm thrilled! Let the gushing commence.

      First off, this is a much different take on the Robin Hood tale. While all the essential elements are there, the reader is taken on a new journey into Nottinghamshire courtesy of our plucky young hero, Will. A noble heir, Will's life has thus far been filled with little more than boring lessons and quests to steal goodies from the larder. He never dreamed he'd be caught up in anything exciting, much less something that would threaten his very being. This is what I loved about Will. He's so honest about everything. Not afraid to admit when he is in over his head, not ashamed to tackle his fears, and he has a big heart under all that mischievous outer boyishness. Yes friends, at the center of this boy beats the heart of a leader.

      Better yet, his unlikely companions turned out to be just as well-built and vibrant as Will himself. The "Merry Men" are a rag-tag group of peasants, displaced from their lands due to unfair taxes and leans. Faced with the choice between toiling for nothing and robbing the rich? Well, you can guess what they chose. I loved that Matthew Cody brought these characters to life. "Little" John, King Richard, and the Sheriff all make their debuts, with a rich cast of additional characters around them. My favorite though, is Rob. Can you guess who he will end up to be? See, in Cody's story Robin Hood is but a story yet to be told. This is all about the boy who brought him into existence.

      I know this review is getting long, but I need to gush about Much, the Miller's "Son" before I finish. In the original tale we have our Maid Marian. The apple of Robin Hood's eye, and nearly the only woman of any importance in the story. In Will in Scarlet our Marian comes in a much different form. I don't want to spoil, so I won't say anything concrete. Just know that Much is a fabulous character. I was so ridiculously happy to see this character hold their own right next to Will. I'm a happy bookworm.

      So if this rambling review has proven anything, it should be that I have much to say about Will in Scarlet. All good things in fact! I was looking forward to reading something that would prompt me to write a glowing review, and I'm so ecstatic to have found it. Thank you Matthew Cody. You've made me a fan of Will and his Merry Men. I only hope there is more around the corner!
    • 5/5
      According to Matthew Cody, author of this book, there really is no official version of the Robin Hood tale. The basic foundation of the folk lore surrounding this classic hero seems to change with the political climate often enough to suspect that perhaps the legend evolving over the years is more a conglomerate of characters and repeated among the downtrodden to keep hope alive. In any case, in his research the author found very little about young Will Shackley, a member of Robin's Merry Men; he felt comfortable enough, then, to add his contribution to the plethora of tales about the Merry Men of Sherwood Forest. I love the final product of this author's fertile imagination. The story reads like a convincing historical fiction about the birth of a legendary character. Will in Scarlet opens with an adventure that turns Will Shackley, the boy of 13, into Wolfslayer the young man, under the tutelage of Sir Osbert, an old knight in the service of the Shackley family. It was a time when boys had to grow up fast, especially young lordlings about to get kicked in the teeth by life. Will's father, Lord Roderic Shackley, was at the side of his king, King Richard the Lionheart, sailing home after two years of fighting in the crusades in Jerusalem. News had just arrived of the capture and imprisonment of King Richard and his men. When Sir Guy of Gisborne shows up at the lad's celebration, Will's life is forever changed. The Shackley family friend, Mark Brewer, once a friend of the family, now Prince John's appointed Sheriff of Nottingham, turns traitor and the Regent of Shackley Castle, Will's Uncle Geoff Shackley is deceived and slain. Will and his mother narrowly escaped the ignoble Sir Guy through a secret underground tunnel and flee to safely. Will's mother traveled to France and took refuge with her family. Will struck out on his own and ended up in Sherwood Forest where he was found by the Merry Men, nearly at the end of his life. Much the Miller's son nursed him back to health. He takes up the mantle as Will Scarlet, eventually one of Robin Hood's Merry Men. His adventures have only just begun. I enjoyed the fast-paced adventures of Will and Much, the Miller's son. The author tells the story so well that I quickly became engrossed in the tale. There's suspense, danger, a touch of history, and a lot of imagination. The characterization of Will, Much, and Robin himself is well-written, each one maturing enough to find himself and the purpose for his existence. It is an appealing middle grade read, attractive for boys and girls alike, even to those who may be new to reading period books or historical fiction. I highly recommend it. One cautionary note: I found a tiny bit of crude language, something that would have been historically part of an outlaw's language. But those moments are rare and not actual swear words. I believe most careful parents would find it of little concern. When my children were young, if I owned the book, the words became a topic of discussion and/or whited out. Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary review copy of this book from NetGalley, on behalf of Alfred A. Knopf, an imprint of Random House Children's Books. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
    • 5/5
      ARC provided by Net Galley, Random HouseThe 13 year old heir of Shackley Manor, William isn't eager to leave his days of mischief and play behind. But one fateful night, when December's cold is so deep that wolves are pushed to desperation, Will Scarlet becomes Lord William, Wolf-slayer. Leading the entire serfdom doesn't seem so terrible, eve ig it is a bit boring. As questions come to the castle from a pretender testing his uncle Lord Geoffrey for his loyalty. Will knows that King Richard and his father will be home soon, putting an end to the talk. But as Lady Katherine says to her son, 'England is plots within plots'.Attempting to make the best of his diplomacy lessons, Will is instead embroiled in the very plots against the king, putting not only his fathers life in danger, but his own! Tragedy strikes and those loyal to the crown are forced to flee for their lives, Will separated from his mother and is nearly killed by bandits in the notorious Sherwood Forest, the home of wolves and worse. Nursed back to health by a small boy, Much the Miller's Son, and the drunkard Rob - they all have secrets they would rather keep. Among the Merry Men of Gilbert the White Hand, Will is as likely to be killed as held for ransom, so he concocts a tale to let him live long enough to get him revenge. What he doesn't count on is the world he is shown and the friendships he makes along the way. In the end saving not only himself, but the people whom he has come to care for.Will in Scarlet is an unusual retelling of the popular Robin Hood myth; a notorious bandit who stole form the rich and gave to the poor. After all, we're introduced to the man by one of his younger accomplices, Will Scarlet, when Robin's almost entirely given up. What Will brings is more than a mission, because when the young boy's eyes are opened, he brings the honorable thieves back to Sherwood forest, and begins cracking the glass walls he's been living behind his entire life.Matthew Cody's retelling is also a bit bloodier and political than the Disney classic of the same myth, but it succeeds in balancing historical accuracy with a good feel for words and fun. But for all the contrivances of bad guys and murder and pillaging, there was quite a lot of fun to be had. The story is one of action and rebellion, Will's story is one of social reform and, dare I say it, usurping the entire system when you have nothing to lose. And that might be a hard selling point, but one that I feel really enticed me. After all, stealing from the rich, giving to the poor, living in a selfless community, sounds a lot like... And he's scarlet? Maybe that was just a coincidence, said the naïve intern.While the strings were almost all nicely tied up in the end, this reader can't help hoping that Matthew Cody is already working on a sequel. The only complaint: how short it was. I want more, Matthew Cody! In fact, I liked the proof eBook I was provided with by Net Galley so much that I'm going to preorder a hardback as well. Here's to hoping my brother will stand some cajoling to read over the holidays.If you've read this, tell me why you liked or disliked it! Tell me whether you think there was some smooching, and whether that detail about the Italian chair maker was really necessary. If you haven't read this: how have you taunted, teased and tricked your non-bookworm acquaintances to read? I need some new tactics.272pp. Random House. 8th Oct. 2013
    • 3/5
      You really have to go into this book not expecting a straight-up Robin Hood retelling. This is much more of an origin story, before Robin was heroic and confident, before Will Scarlet was part of the Merry Men, before the Sheriff of Nottingham was the low and dastardly man we know. It really gives us a different way of looking at the characters, and as an adventure story I thought it was very good, though a bit slow in the beginning. If bit about Will in his childhood home (also a castle) had been trimmed a bit, I think it would have been easier to get into, but once the action started I flew through it. I'm hoping there will be a follow up, since I'd like to hear more about these characters and their history. Plus, we haven't gotten to Friar Tuck just yet, and Maid Marian only has a not-even-really-passing mention.
    • 4/5
      This book is about a young lord who turned a hopeless drunk into one of the most feared criminals in history. The story begins with the young Will Shackley hunting wolves. He then was catapulted into a world of bandits by Guy of Guisborne who killed his uncle for not supporting king John. Then he met Rob, a hero when somber, but useless when drunk Will leads him to stop drinking and declare war on the evil tyrants that have taken over England under the guise of Will Scarlet. Then he met Much the millers son( who was actually the millers daughter in disguise) and fell head over heels in love (when he found she was a girl). Then he got his revenge killing Guy of Guisborne and making it so that the Sheriff owed him a debt that he could not repay. The book ends with a happily ever after they robbed and gave to the poor to their hearts content. This book like all of the others that I have submitted was amazing. The mix of secrecy, revenge, love, and other elements offset this book from others. I also liked it because I could wonder all day about its historical inaccuracy. It gives me something to do. I also like the setting of Robbin Hood and his Merry men changed in different parodies from the original I have read so many times. This book just adds a comic yet not too far stretched from the original version that I never thought of. It also bears my name so I thought that kind of cool.
    • 5/5
      Matthew Cody's Will in Scarlet is a wonderfully done retelling of the story of Robin Hood. We're transported to England at the time of Richard the Lionhearted and the Crusades. Will's father accompanied King Richard to the Middle East and his wife, son, castle and lands under his brother's control. These are good times for Will - he gets into all sorts of mischief, exploring, hunting, and growing up very slowly. But the nation's politics come even to the slower, quieter areas and Will's castle is not exempt.Richard's brother John sends his men to test where Will's family's loyalties lie. Tragedy ensues and Will finds himself on the run. He comes across the Merry Men in Sherwood Forrest and somehow thieves become local heroes of sorts.Full of humor, adventure and unforgettable characters, Will in Scarlet is an engaging story. Highly recommended!
    • 4/5
      This retelling of the Robin Hood story puts Will Scarlet at the center. It is young Will who is the nobleman's son who is forced to flee Sir Guy of Gisborne and the Sheriff of Nottingham or be sent as a hostage to Prince John. Will has grown up as a person who would rather play and play pranks than learn his future responsibilities to his people. With his father off with Richard on Crusade, his home is easy pickings for Prince John and the knights who support him.Will flees to Sherwood Forest where he falls in with outlaws led by Gilbert the White Hand. He also meets John Little, Stout, Rob, and Much who is a girl masquerading as a boy. Though he is in danger of being killed by them, he convinces the outlaws that there is treasure at Shackley Castle and that he knows a way in. His real goal is to kill Sir Guy of Gisborne who killed his uncle and took his castle. Will, John, Much and Rob, who spends most of his time drunk if he can, and Stout are the team sent for the treasure. Things don't go quite as they had planned. Sir Guy is gone and they run into the leader of another outlaw band who is working with him. They barely escape but do manage to take a treasure box filled with silver with them. Adding to the trouble, Stout attempts to kill Will which he says Gilbert ordered.Will, John, Rob and Much now need to stay away from Gilbert and the other outlaw band too. They stay with peasant families that they know. Seeing them gives Will a harsh awakening about the conditions in the world outside his father's castle. He determines to give away the silver to the peasants and he is the one who decides that they are going to rob from the rich and give to the poor.The story is adventurous and entertaining. I liked seeing how Will went from a spoiled young aristocrat to a young man determined to help out the people of England by opposing the nobles who just want to bleed the country dry.Fans of historical fiction and who like lots of battles, swordfights, and derring-do will enjoy this one.
    • 4/5
      I read this as an e-arc from NetGalley.

      It's a look at how Robin Hood may have come to be, from the point of view of young Will Scarlet.

      It was a bit like Treasure Island, at least how I imagine Treasure Island to be never having actually read it, in that it doesn't shy away from the bandits being bandits. They steal, they drink, they're drunks, they stink, they have bad habits, they kill people, they're generally not morally upstanding guys is what I'm saying.

      I actually enjoyed the story more towards the end, because it got funnier then. Or at least more fun. Funner and funnier. It's unclear if there will be a sequel, but if there is, I hope it continues in the vein that this book ended on.

      And there's a girl pretending to be a boy. That can't hurt, right?
    • 5/5
      There are so many Robin Hood tales that have been written over the years. Will in Scarlet stands out as a great book for middle graders. The books tells the story of Will Scarlet like you have never seen him before.. a rich noble. His story is the main focus of the book in this coming of age Robin Hood tale. Told in more of a historical fiction fashion, we get a glimpse of life for both Nobles and peasants during the crusade. While King Richard is off fighting an almost endless war his people are starving and his brother Prince John is bleeding the country dry. Will is oblivious to these adult troubles would rather spend his days stealing from the castle store rooms and wrecking havoc with friends. He is forced to grow up when the treacherous Sir Guy ignites a political quarrel that forces Will into exile. He finds himself at the mercy of Sherwood forest and the villainous "Merry Men". All the tradition characters are present in this book- Little John, Rob the drunk, the Sheriff of Nottingham and Much the girl disguised as a boy. Instead of a tale told strictly about Robin himself we get a wonderful story of Will Scarlet and Much. Will struggles with revenge, loss and seeing how the world really works from the eyes of the common man. He develops deep friendships and learns what his role is in the grand scheme of life. I really liked this book and getting to read the perspectives of both Will and Much. Most of the female characters in Robin Hood books are only there for the romance aspect. Much is a much needed female protagonist that is spunky and strong willed. Their story is something that middle grade readers will be able to enjoy and relate to as both characters are forced to make sometimes hard choices that will define their lives. There is laughter heartache and lots of adventure that both boys and girls will enjoy. The story is rich and engaging and reads almost like a movie. It is a book that you won't quickly put down, especially towards the end. I cannot wait to add this to our collection and I know my students who love action and adventure will eat this up. This is one of the best takes on the Robin Hood story for younger readers in recent memory. I hope to see more by this author in the future.
    • 4/5
      Will in Scarlet tells the story of the beginning of Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men. The story begins with Will, Lord Shackley's son, living in the manor and leading a privileged life. Soon, the manor is taken over by Sir Guy and Will is on the run. He falls in with a group of thieves in Sherwood Forest and begins to see that the serfs and poor people are suffering while the rich live comfortably. Will Scarlet, as he is now known, wants to steal from the rich and give to the poor. This is a fresh take on a classic.
    • 5/5
      Will Scarlet, heir to Shackley House, has led a charmed life, despite the fact that his father has been absent for years, fighting in the Crusades at the side of King Richard the Lionheart. Will spends his days getting into small bits of childish trouble and generally ignorant of the world around him, but, at the age of thirteen, the political landscape in England is growing tense and even Will can no longer ignore the dark changes in power. King Richard’s brother and his corrupt lackeys have overrun England and rule with a violent fist, exploiting the masses and using fear to accomplish their selfish goals. When Shackley House is pulled into the turbulence and his uncle is murdered, Will begins to realize just how sheltered and naïve he’s been. Forced to flee his childhood home, Will nearly dies, but is (reluctantly) saved by a group of ragtag bandits who call themselves the Merry Men. As Will embarks on his own crusade for revenge against the powerful men that have wronged his family, he inadvertently sets into motion the rise of the dashing hero known as Robin Hood.For some reason, I had the impression that this book was a complete retelling of the Robin Hood story and it would, therefore, focus on Robin Hood. It’s actually a Robin Hood origin story, so there isn’t an actual Robin Hood character until the end of the novel… which is a relatively important detail to have overlooked because I kept wondering where Robin Hood was. Still, I really enjoyed this novel, especially once I figured out the origin story bit!When we first meet Will Scarlet, he’s naïve, immature, and wholly ill-prepared for the real world. But the end of the novel, he’s a strong young man with a strong sense of morality and ethics, despite the fact that he’s joined a group of bandits. Such is the magic of the Robin Hood story, readers of all ages come to realize that good and bad aren’t always obvious… that it often takes an underdog to incite necessary change.Many of the characters within Will in Scarlet, including Will, are pretending to be something they aren’t, but, by the novel’s end, they’ve all proudly accepted who they are … and who they are meant to be. One of my favorite characters was Much, a member of the Merry Men, who is actually a girl disguised by necessity as a boy. Though disguising herself as a boy allows Much more mobility and keeps her safe, in the end, it’s being true to herself (and, more literally, dressing as a girl) that helps saves the day!Lots of action, plenty of secrets, hidden identities, and a smattering of humor make Matthew Cody’s Will in Scarlet is great middle grade read.
    • 4/5
      Going into this book I knew it was a story involving Robin Hood, thus the hat and arrow on the cover. I did not expect that it would also be a remarkable tale of a young boy coming to find the Merry Men and the adventure that ensues. Will Shackley is noble born, he has lived in a castle, his father is a Lord and knight, and his mother a Lady. When his father does not return from the Crusades with King Richard all things go awry and this leaves Will without a castle or his parents.Left to fend for himself he joins the Merry Men out of necessity and to take revenge on the crazy man that has torn his home apart; little does he know he will befriend them.I really enjoyed this story. It was full of adventure and living each day to its fullest and is an interesting take on how Robin Hood came about and became the legend that he is known as today. Will is smart, resourceful, and a wonderful male character many boys would love to read about. Rob and John are full of depth in this tale from start to finishing making the reader laugh the whole way through. Much was an interesting addition to this tale as well, she disguises herself as a boy and for many months has been seen as such by the Merry Men. She is just trying to keep herself out of trouble and keep her secret.The plot was a bit slow at first with accounts of Will in his home before all the craziness begins. If you are expecting Robin Hood right off the bat, you are not going to get it so be forewarned. There is a good amount of build up until you realize who and where Robin is … it is a funny realization too.The dynamic of these characters working together and against one another was a wonderful read. They are witty and engaging and I think any Middle Grade reader would be happy to read this book, or listen to the audiobook as I have.
    • 4/5
      WILL IN SCARLET by Matthew Cody is a retelling of the Robin Hood legend through the story of young Will Scarlet. Cody does a great job with the action in this young adult novel, and his main characters are engaging and keep the reader interested in the story. Will’s path from coddled heir to Shackley Manor to one of the Merry Men of Sherwood Forest is never a smooth one, and the people he meets along the way keep things very interesting.I was given a copy of this book through Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.