Longbow Girl

About this book

Merry Owen is desperate for her family to stay on their struggling farm in Wales, in the shadow of the Black Castle, owned by the de Courcys who have been enemies of Merry's family for generations. Skilled in the family tradition of archery, Merry is happiest out riding \- but when she finds an overturned tree and a buried chest containing an ancient Welsh text, it leads her into a past filled with treasure, secrets and untold danger \.

Censorship history

In 2024, "Longbow Girl" by Linda Davies was banned at the school level in the United States due to concerns raised by parents and educators regarding its content, categorized under "Other." The specific reasons for the ban were not detailed in public records, but it reflects a growing trend of challenges against literature perceived as controversial or inappropriate for school settings. The ban remains contested in various districts, with ongoing discussions among school boards about the appropriateness of the book for educational curricula.

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