In a fantastical kingdom ravaged by famine and poverty the prospect of hope lies with a mythical masked hero in this the first book in the Tales of the Kingdom series from Newbery Medalist Cynthia VoigtIn a distant time a kingdom is starving With winter upon them there is little hope except for the legend of Jackaroo a masked outlaw who comes at night to aid the destitute and helpless But Gwyn the innkeepers daughter is too practical for false hopes She believes Jackaroo is nothing more than a fairy tale told to keep children hopeful till the next sunriseThen Gwyn is forced to seek refuge in an abandoned house and while scavenging for supplies she comes acrossa mask A sword A cloak Could these belong to the fabled Jackaroo As Gwyn searches for answers she discovers that the heart of a hero goes far beyond a mask Previously published as Jackaroo this classic tale features a new look and a new title.
