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A group of outlaws known as “The Black Arrow”, strike, killing Nicholas Appleyard. They leave a message warning that they will also kill Brackley, and his men Bennet Hatch and Oliver Oates. Their note implies that Dick’s father, Harry Shelton, died under suspicious circumstances.
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Young Dick Shelton, caught in the midst of England's War of the Roses, finds his loyalties torn between the guardian who will ultimately betray him and the leader of a secret fellowship, The Black Arrow.
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To be honest, it took some effort for me to read the first few pages of The Black Arrow. But once I got adjusted to the use of old English, and especially once the first black arrow pierced the first black heart, I was hooked. The Black Arrow, A Tale of the Two Roses, by Robert Louis Stevenson, is set in 15th century England during the War of the R...
Because of this turn of events, Dick is not allowed to join the battle but is charged by Sir Daniel to return home and help with the defense of the house. Before making his way home, Dick helps a young boy to escape from Sir Daniel's custody by giving him directions and allowing him to steal away unnoticed. He soon catches up with the boy, who goes...
Dick and Matcham arrive at sir Daniel's house, and Matcham bids Dick goodbye, saying he shall most likely never see John Matcham again. Matcham is really Joanna Sedley dressed as a boy, who was kidnapped by Sir Daniel in an attempt to force her to marry Dick. Dick, however, is now in jeapordy of losing his life because of the suspicions he holds ab...
Not to spoil the ending, but in order to wrap up, I leave you with this brief summation. Dick is forced to join with those of the black arrow in order to rescue Joanna, avenge his father's death, and win back his lands and possessions. He encounters many adventures and is sometimes at a loss as to whom he can trust. Like all good characters, Dick m...
An adventure story about pirates, treasure, and a young boy on the adventure of a lifetime. Who hasn't heard of Treasure Island? Jim Hawkins comes into possession of a treasure map after a pirate takes up residence at his mother's inn. Accompanied by a doctor, a longtime friend of the family, he sets out to sea to find the treasure. However, Long J...
Another of my favorite books by Robert Louis Stevenson. Kidnapped is the story of David Balfour, who has been cheated out of his inheritance by his uncle. Young David comes to live with his uncle who suspects that David is after his rightful inheritance and tries to kill him. After failing in his scheme, the uncle arranges for David to be kidnapped...
A comedic mystery about two aging brothers who are the last surviving beneficiaries of a large tontine. A tontine is an arrangement where the money of all those involved is held in trust. The last one left alive gets the money. You can see right away the kinds of trouble that this sort of arrangement might cause. In this story there is a scheme to ...
Dale Andersonfrom The High Seas on January 01, 2019: Never read the Black Arrow but have been meaning to. Thanks for sharing. Davidon November 21, 2012: i think this story is different with my SSR book Eric Calderwood (author)from USA on June 10, 2012: Quicksand, good choice! K@ri, you won't regret it. Kari Poulsenfrom Ohio on December 17, 2010: Ma...
Sep 30, 2020 · The Black Arrow tells the story of seventeen-year-old Dick Shelton, an orphan who comes to believe that his guardian, Sir Daniel Brackley, was responsible for the murder of his father.
The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses (1888) is an historical adventure romance novel from Robert Louis Stevenson.
Set in fifteenth-century England during the infamous War of the Roses, The Black Arrow follows the young Richard "Dick" Shelton's journey of growth and discovery in a...
