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The Spirit Archer
by
Mike Evers
Some secrets are meant to be shared; and a boy’s encounter with England’s most legendary archer will change his life forever.
In 1237, a man journeys to a priory in Yorkshire to seek refuge and treatment for battle wounds. He is betrayed and murdered. His final, dying act is to fire an arrow through a window, asking to be buried where it lands.
Nearly eight hundred years l...more
In 1237, a man journeys to a priory in Yorkshire to seek refuge and treatment for battle wounds. He is betrayed and murdered. His final, dying act is to fire an arrow through a window, asking to be buried where it lands.
Nearly eight hundred years l...more
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March 15th 2012
by GMTA Publishing
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I received a free copy of this eBook in exchange for an honest review.
Evers set this story up very well and, as a fan of all things Robin Hood I was intrigued. The small town depicted in the novel is a quintessentially English one and the central character of Jamie the schoolboy, is a typical teenager with his active imagination and love of gaming.
This sort of thing has been done before: the old world meeting the present day. It is clear that Evers has done his research and he knows his subject...more
Evers set this story up very well and, as a fan of all things Robin Hood I was intrigued. The small town depicted in the novel is a quintessentially English one and the central character of Jamie the schoolboy, is a typical teenager with his active imagination and love of gaming.
This sort of thing has been done before: the old world meeting the present day. It is clear that Evers has done his research and he knows his subject...more
Jamie Wilson is just a British youth tring to make it through high school with passing grades. With a sick mother, a deceased father, a tight budget, and only a part-time job, Jamie is spread thin; and if that isn't enough , he's having trouble passing his history course. His faint hope of attending a college and having a bright future is slowly fading. That is, until he meets a ghost. And not just any ghost, but the ghost of Earl Robert of Huntington--otherwise known as Robin Hood.
While working...more
While working...more
Book Title: The Spirit Archer
Author: Mike Evers
Published By: Great Minds Publishing
Recommended Age: 15+
Reviewed By: Lee-Ann Graff-Vinson
Blog Reviewed For: Great Minds Think Aloud
Rating: 4
Inside the hearts of us all, lives a spirit longing for justice - one which traverses the plains of unfairness without fear. Jaimie Wilson found his spirit. He just didn’t ever believe it would be located under a rock, deep within the forest. Nor did he believe it would turn out to be the rightful heir to the E...more
While reading this short novel, I assumed the author was very young--not only because the main character is a teenager but because the writing just isn't very polished. For example, I would not expect a serious writer, or even a character in such a writer's hands, ever to speak of minutes passing like hours.
It came as a surprise, therefore, when I read at the end that the author was born in 1970--and is an English teacher.
Jamie Wilson is a modern-day British kid who has numerous problems, includ...more
It came as a surprise, therefore, when I read at the end that the author was born in 1970--and is an English teacher.
Jamie Wilson is a modern-day British kid who has numerous problems, includ...more
Jamie Wilson is a young man with the weight of the world on his shoulders. Something is wrong with his widowed mother, he’s doing poorly in school and he has to work his butt off to help pay the bills at home. Final exams are coming up and all Jamie can see for his future is failure and a neverending job at the fish and chips shop.
One day at work he overhears a conversation between his employer and one of the customers about a strange experience the customer had while walking his dog near the w...more
One day at work he overhears a conversation between his employer and one of the customers about a strange experience the customer had while walking his dog near the w...more
Inside the hearts of us all, lives a spirit longing for justice - one which traverses the plains of unfairness without fear. Jaimie Wilson found his spirit. He just didn’t ever believe it would be located under a rock, deep within the forest. Nor did he believe it would turn out to be the rightful heir to the Earldom of Huntingdon, the infamous Robin Hood.
Through months of listening to the fair rock “speak”, Jaimie questions his sanity as he learns more about the giver to the poor, as well as...more
Through months of listening to the fair rock “speak”, Jaimie questions his sanity as he learns more about the giver to the poor, as well as...more
I grew up in England and Mike Evers’ The Spirit Archer brings back memories of fish and chip shops, narrow streets, two-up two-down houses and more. But the author doesn’t just evoke an authentic modern England. This novella tells tales from history too, when the tomb of a legendary hero leads young Jamie to consider the realities of the past. Soon the hero who protected the poor is inspiring poor Jamie in school. History homework just got a lot more interesting.
Jamie begins to see possibilities...more
Jamie begins to see possibilities...more
2 1/2 stars....
I received a free copy of this e-book in exchange for an honest review over at the Early Reviewers group at Librarything. I love Robin Hood and King Arthur...there's just a soft spot in my heart for those two legends. This book was a disappointment. On the one hand, the book gave me alot more information on the Robin Hood legend than I knew, kudos for that. But then on the other hand, the book was way too short. Characters weren't well-developed, and descriptions were sadly lackin...more
I received a free copy of this e-book in exchange for an honest review over at the Early Reviewers group at Librarything. I love Robin Hood and King Arthur...there's just a soft spot in my heart for those two legends. This book was a disappointment. On the one hand, the book gave me alot more information on the Robin Hood legend than I knew, kudos for that. But then on the other hand, the book was way too short. Characters weren't well-developed, and descriptions were sadly lackin...more
Many of us at one time or another have dreamed of a "hero" of some kind intervening in our lives just at the right time.
This is just what happens in "The Spirit Archer" by Mike Evers as the hero comes to the rescue and proves a life lesson for us all. As a fan of folklore, be it Zorro, William Tell, Davy Crockett, King Arthur, and many others, when I read about "The Spirit Archer," I was caught by the idea of Robin Hood (the Spirit Archer) helping a young boy of today's world just when young Jam...more
This is just what happens in "The Spirit Archer" by Mike Evers as the hero comes to the rescue and proves a life lesson for us all. As a fan of folklore, be it Zorro, William Tell, Davy Crockett, King Arthur, and many others, when I read about "The Spirit Archer," I was caught by the idea of Robin Hood (the Spirit Archer) helping a young boy of today's world just when young Jam...more
If you like stories that tell a lot in shorter space, you should give this story a shot. This is a charming little story that takes the reader on an adventure blending old England and modern day England together brilliantly. In many ways you, the reader, will find ways to connect with the main character of Jaime on some level and will get wrapped up in his life and the unfolding tale the author is telling. With a nice blend of reality and fantasy, this story has an appeal that spans over many di...more
"The Spirit Archer" by Mike Evers is amazing. A mix of current life with history, the story comes alive as Jamie learns a lot about the hooded archer, Robin Hood and realizes that he has what it takes to make it in life and he's not just an ordinary boy destined to work forever in fish and chips. Every child and adult alike should grab this phenomenal book and give it a read. The tale is one you will cherish immediately and never want to let go! This is one that deserves a hallowed place on any...more
Apparently this is aimed at teens/young-adults but it feels much more suited to younger children.
I thought this was sort-of okay at first - it's a decent concept. It plods along, though, and I really get the feeling the author doesn't really understand young adults/teens so much as the dialogue was a bit awkward. I did like all of the historical information.
The end chapter just feels a bit silly to me, though; I think that whole subplot could have been left out to have a much more solid story.....more
I thought this was sort-of okay at first - it's a decent concept. It plods along, though, and I really get the feeling the author doesn't really understand young adults/teens so much as the dialogue was a bit awkward. I did like all of the historical information.
The end chapter just feels a bit silly to me, though; I think that whole subplot could have been left out to have a much more solid story.....more
Young Jamie isn't doing very well at school and is having a hard time.
His mother has been ill and depressed ever since the death of her husband and Jamie feels trapped - his most likely future being a dead end job in a small town fish and chip shop.
But one day, he discovers the grave of Robin Hood in the local woods and, as he learns about the true story of the legendary archer, his life is transformed.
The Spirit Archer is wonderful stuff.
Mike Evers' YA novella is a down to earth slice-of-life...more
His mother has been ill and depressed ever since the death of her husband and Jamie feels trapped - his most likely future being a dead end job in a small town fish and chip shop.
But one day, he discovers the grave of Robin Hood in the local woods and, as he learns about the true story of the legendary archer, his life is transformed.
The Spirit Archer is wonderful stuff.
Mike Evers' YA novella is a down to earth slice-of-life...more
The Spirit Archer is the first book in a series of 3 novellas which will be called The Hopfield Tales.
Each story has (or will have) a historical or mythological element to it and is set in the fictional Yorkshire town of Hopfield. All of the books have people, locations or objects which are (or were) very real. For example, Robin Hood's grave (which is near the Yorkshire town of Mirfield), Ivar Ragnarsson - who was a Viking leader, the Hopfield Stone in Campaign of the Gods - which is actually c...more
I really like this book. It seems like everything hit this character at once. Or he was going through it all at once. How is this kid still standing.
Also, of all places to find his spirit it is under a rock.
I look forward to more books written by Mike Evers.
Also, of all places to find his spirit it is under a rock.
I look forward to more books written by Mike Evers.
This is a lovely yarn, well told and fun. Good YA for those interested in Merry Olde England and the legend of Robin Hood. Great job Mike!
A clever way to bring back a hero of the past and make it for modern times. Well written and worth reading, I'm glad I read it.
Jan 20, 2013
Sian barnett
added it
This was not at all the story I was expecting but at the same time I was pleasantly surprised with it.
It was an interesting concept with poor execution. The plotting was minimal and relied on deus ex machina to solve problems rather than true character development.
An excellent short story with just enough edge to be enjoyable. I especially liked Robin Hood as a flag stone, his performance was rock solid.
Great read! Maybe a longer book could come out of that?
SOOOOOOOOOOO boringggg.
I don't think this is the book for me. Too cluttered, and not enough character development.
This was a quick read and I enjoyed reading more of the history of Robin Hood. I like the way Mr. Evers tied ancient history with present times. The ending was unexpected. A last grand stand for justice!
May 03, 2013
Adriana
marked it as purchased
Apr 11, 2013
Melanie
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