The book is a tale of action, adventure, danger and magic.
Robbie Forester and the Outlaws of Sherwood St
Peter Abrahams
Philomel
January 2012
Robbie is on her way to school - late as usual - when she sees that the homeless woman that usually sits outside the newsstand has tipped over and is laying on her side. Something is wrong.- she must help. Cops and paramedics arrive and take the woman away. Something falls off her wrist as she lay on the stretcher. It is a charm bracelet with a tiny silver heart. This a very powerful charm and leads Robbie, her three friends and her dog Pendleton on to the road to justice. Soon Robbie and her friends find themselves in a menacing world of thievery, arson, big yachts, and even bigger bank accounts.
Robbie has eye problems and wears glasses. However, when she touches the charm she has perfect vision and a strange power. The charm gives Pendleton special powers as well. Robbie befriends a young boy who stutters. When he comes in contact with the charm he can speak perfectly. Tut soon joins Robbie and her friends on the path to justice and they soon find themselves in serious trouble. The charm is very powerful - they aren't sure why or how - but will let it lead them to right whatever is wrong.
Highly recommended. Abrahams weaves a tale what will keep you on the edge of your seat, guessing at every turn.
