The Black Arrow

The Black Arrow - Paperback

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The Black Arrow - Paperback

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Book Overview

by Robert Louis Stevenson (Author)

"The Black Arrow" is a gripping historical adventure set against the turbulent backdrop of the Wars of the Roses in 15th-century England. The story follows the journey of young Richard "Dick" Shelton as he navigates a world of political intrigue, betrayal, and civil war. After discovering the dark truth behind his father's death and the corruption of his guardian, Sir Daniel Brackley, Richard joins forces with the mysterious outlaws known as the Fellowship of the Black Arrow.

Robert Louis Stevenson masterfully weaves a tale of romance and chivalry, featuring a cast of complex characters, including a young Richard III. As Dick strives to reclaim his heritage and win the hand of the courageous Joanna Sedley, readers are treated to a vivid portrayal of medieval life, from high-stakes battles to stealthy encounters in the Tunstall Forest. A timeless classic of historical fiction, "The Black Arrow" explores themes of justice, loyalty, and the loss of innocence amidst the chaos of a nation divided. This work stands as one of Stevenson's most action-packed narratives, offering a thrilling exploration of a pivotal era in British history.

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Number of Pages: 254
Dimensions: 0.53 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN
Publication Date: February 16, 2026
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Black Arrow
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 9
Point Value: 14
ISBN9781025307749
Author Robert Louis Stevenson
PublisherTradd Street Press
GenreLiterature
FormatPaperback
PublishedFebruary 2026
LanguageENG- English
Pages254
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids and Teens & young adults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Robert Louis Stevenson

Throughout his life, Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was plagued by ill health, which interrupted his formal education at Edinburgh University. Pursuing the life of a bohemian during his twenties and thirties, he traveled around Europe and formed the basis of his first two books, An Inland Journey (1878) and Travels with a Donkey (1879). Stevenson gained his first popular success with Treasure Island (1883). The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, which sold forty thousand copies in six months, and Kidnapped appeared in 1886, followed by The Black Arrow (1888) and The Master of Ballantrae (1889). In 1888, he set out with his family for the South Seas, traveling to the leper colony at Molokai, and finally settling in Samoa, where he died.

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