Robin is again in hiding now that the Sheriff of Nottingham Marjorie Kovacevic, and Gangster Guy Gisborne have teamed up laying a large bounty on his head.

They underestimate Robin’s friends though, who are one step ahead of these villains. Far from Loxley and his enemies, Robin spends his time working on improving his strength, fitness and body mass with the help of his friend and host Diogo. Diogo’s cabin is in a remote swampy area, far from trouble.

Robin is supposed to be staying out of trouble and view, especially as an operation to catch him went terribly wrong for his enemies. One of these enemies escaped capture by Robin’s allies. His name is Bullcalf, and he’s extremely dangerous.

Along with sheltering Robin, Diogo is part of a group called Delta Rescue who help refugees looking for a better life or a new home, saving them from the corrupt CIS (Customs and Immigration Service) and two years imprisonment. Robin and his best friend Marion Maid from Sherwood Forest are soon caught up in a mystery, involving CIS. They believe they have stumbled upon a people smuggling ring.

Meanwhile, Bullcalf has been alerted to Robin’s whereabouts, and he’s on his way.

Robin and Marion are grounded for racing into trouble on their own on Diogo’s dirt bikes. Still, they want to know more about a boat and refugees they’ve seen. They come up with another plan, this time with the expertise of another friend, Neo.

This time, Police, CIS, Arrows, Internet fans and Jet Skis are involved and they make an epic escape . Robin gets a glimpse of his fame on t-shirts and other Robin Hood Merchandise available out there, part embarrassed and mostly pleased. His escape, the resulting people smuggling rescue and aid from Marion Maid’s father and Bikie Gang Leader is filmed, both by the public and a keen reporter and ring-in camera woman – growing his fame even further.

But everyone has forgotten about Bullcalf…

A beginning with an update on the previous two books in this series, launches the reader straight back into the narrative.

The action intensifies the further you read in this 3rd adventure of Robin Hood. At only 13 he has a huge bounty on his head, but is surrounded by caring, but incredibly capable adults in keeping him safe. If only he wouldn’t keep diving into trouble! He means well though, and when he sees something as cruel as people smuggling – is keen to do something about it.

Using tech to beat his enemies, archery to flee them and courage to fight them, results in gripping, adrenaline pumping attacks and escapes. He’s not on his own though, with his Sherwood Forest friends at his side. The surprise of Bullcalf and a bigger surprise for Marion is unexpected and gruesome. Great stuff!

(Note: Strong language)

Author – Robert Muchamore

Age – 12+

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(2021, Allen & Unwin, Action, Adventure, Blended Family, Series, Courage, Crime, Friendship, Humour, Revenge, Secret, Jet skis, Escape, Archery, Explosive arrows, Sweat shop, People smuggling, Baby, Bikie Gang, The Brigands, Swamp searches, Rescue, Refugees Shelter)