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The Black Arrow relates the adventures of Richard Shelton as he fights for life and love during the Wars of the Roses.
Though the beginning of this book was very promising, the story starts to go downhill after the halfway point and never picks up it footing again. The ending in particular is a bit cheesy, and sometimes the characters act rather irrationally. All things considered, however, this was an enjoyable read.
In deciding who to recommend this book too, I would say that children under about 13 or 14 might appreciate the story the most, but might not understand the old fashioned language. So maybe as a read aloud for this age range, and a "fun read" for older people.
Though the beginning of this book was very promising, the story starts to go downhill after the halfway point and never picks up it footing again. The ending in particular is a bit cheesy, and sometimes the characters act rather irrationally. All things considered, however, this was an enjoyable read.
In deciding who to recommend this book too, I would say that children under about 13 or 14 might appreciate the story the most, but might not understand the old fashioned language. So maybe as a read aloud for this age range, and a "fun read" for older people.
