Hawksmaid

Before she was Maid Marian, she was Matty. Raised by a noble falconer renowned for his hawks, Matty Fitzwalter wants nothing more than to tame and train a merlin, the most illustrious bird of prey. When she comes across a young bird caught in a trap, she finally gets her wish and names the merlin Marigold. Their bond is nothing short of magical. But all is not well in the realm of England. While Richard the Lionhearted is away, the people suffer under the rule of Prince John and his merciless Sheriff. Determined to thwart their tyranny, Matty's best friend Robin and the rest of her childhood friend form the Merry Men. But when Matty and the boys stumble upon a plot to seize the throne, it's up to Matty, Marigold, and the rest of her hawks to steal back a king's ransom to save King Richard and the kingdom of England. Now, it may not be enough to just think like a hawk. She'll have to become one.