The Black Arrow
by Robert Louis Stevenson
The Black Arrow by Robert Louis Stevenson holds a well received rating of 3.81 out of 5, based on 12.3K reader ratings. First published in 1888. The book spans 242 pages.
About The Black Arrow
From the beloved author of Treasure Island Originally serialized in a periodical of boys' adventure fiction, The Black Arrow is a swashbuckling portrait of a young man's journey to discover the heroism within himself. 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. As Shelton is drawn deeper into this conspiracy, he must distinguish friend from foe and confront war, shipwreck, revenge, murder, and forbidden love, as England's crown threatens to topple around him.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Robert Louis Stevenson |
| Published | 1888 |
| Pages | 242 |
| Genres | Classics, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.81 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,298 |
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What genre is The Black Arrow?
The Black Arrow is categorized as Classics, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is The Black Arrow worth reading?
Based on 12.3K reader ratings, The Black Arrow has an average score of 3.81 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Black Arrow?
The Black Arrow has 242 pages.
Who wrote The Black Arrow?
The Black Arrow was written by Robert Louis Stevenson. It was first published in 1888.
What is the ISBN for The Black Arrow?
The ISBN-13 for The Black Arrow is 9780543896600.0.
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