The author retells the adventures of robin hood and his band of outlaws who live in sherwood forest in twelfthcentury england. Without thinking, robin returns fire and kills someone. Read sherwood forest from the story assassins creed. In this retelling, robin, an unassuming young forester, is just an average archer usually id look askance at a revisionist decision to downplay robins legendary marksmanship, but. The outlaws of sherwood takes a realistic approach to the legendary outlaw and his band of merry, uh, persons. The outlaws of sherwood the outlaws of sherwood audiobook, by robin mckinley. The newbery medalwinning author of the hero and the crown brings the robin hood legend to vivid life.
In the days of king richard the lionheart, a young forester named robin set out one morning for the nottingham fair. Reviewing the outlaws of sherwood in dragon magazine, john c. The outlaws of sherwood is a retelling of the robin hood legend by robin mckinley. Young robin, the orphaned son of a forester, finds himself a reluctant outlaw after killing a man in selfdefense. Visit us on saturday april to listen to local childrens book author adrian sissons in a reading of the first book in the robin hoods little outlaws series. The arrows he makes and sells earn barely enough extra coin to retain the title to his fathers small lands. Bunnell stated mckinleys retelling of sherwood forest s familiar history is wise and deeply satisfying, enough so that it is hard to imagine a version of the legend that could be discernibly better.
I like this book a lot, and i think its best points more than outweigh its flaws. The story includes both the traditional robin hood characters little john, much, friar tuck, marian and alanadale and characters of mckinleys own invention. As robin mckinley hints in her afterword, she has taken many elements associated with the robin hood legend to turn him into a hero for today which makes him reluctant, pragmatic, and. Robin longbow is a subapprentice forester in sherwood forest, barely eking out a livingand barely able to control his temper when he is confronted by the taunts of the chief foresters favorite. Mckinleys the outlaws of sherwood possesses a deceptively simple narrative, but when the reader considers the changes wrought because of what people believe, this novel becomes both necessary and timeless. The outlaws of sherwood audiobook by robin mckinley. The outlaws of sherwood by robin mckinley is a historical fiction retelling of the legend of robin hood, in which robin, a poor forester, kills a man in selfdefense and takes refuge in sherwood forest with a group of friends, where they hide from the evil sheriff of nottingham and take petty revenge on the greedy norman nobility if that description above sounds like every robin hood story. Some of the kings foresters meet him in sherwood forest and mock his youth. Bold robin hood and his outlaw band their famous exploits in sherwood forest by rhead, louis penned and pictured by. Looking for easter activities for the children during the easter holidays. The nook book ebook of the the outlaws of sherwood street. Sep 12, 2011 one of the most fascinating and useful books for recreating and understanding the landscape of medieval sherwood forest, and also its administration and how it functioned is the sherwood forest book.
Item outlaws of sherwood forest demians gamebook web page. By the end of the day a man lay dead in the kings forest, and robin was an outlaw with a price on his head. Buy a cheap copy of the outlaws of sherwood book by robin mckinley. The outlaws of sherwood by robin mckinley robin is an apprentice forester in the woods of nottingham. The earthlines speak to mirasol, but her family has lived in the demesne for centuries, and many of the old families can hear the land. Young robin longbow, subapprentice forester in the kings forest of nottingham, must contend with the dislike of the chief forester, who bullies robin in memory of his popular father.
Robin hides in sherwood forest and gathers a band to oppose the tyrannous sheriff of nottingham. In outlaws of sherwood, mckinley uses her clear and descriptive style to add a little reality to the robin hood legends. Robin mckinley has won various awards and citations for her writing, including the newbery medal for the hero and the crown and a newbery honor for the blue sword. The outlaws of sherwood is a retelling of the legend of robin hood by robin mckinley. The outlaws of sherwood 97804410258 by robin mckinley. The outlaws of sherwood paperback may, 2002 by robin mckinley author 4.
A modernday robin hood by a new york times bestselling and edgar awardwinning author. In the outlaws of sherwood, robin mckinley reimagines the robin hood legends to create a compelling and believable story of friendship, love, courage, and justice. This book is the 1st in the sherwood outlaws series and ends in a cliffhanger. In this version, robin is not the son of an earl, but instead a yeoman forester who stumbles reluctantly into leadership when he accidentally kills another forester. Robin mckinleys outlaws of sherwood robin hood spotlight. But robin does not want to leave nottingham or lose the title to his fathers small tenancy, because he is in love with a young lady named marianand keeps remembering that his mother too was gentry and.
Childrens robin hood storytelling session sherwood forest. Robins friends marian and much convince him to become an outlaw. The outlaws of sherwood by robin mckinley, paperback barnes. Outlaws of sherwood forest choose your own adventure, no 47 by kushner, ellen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Up to 20 books are listed, in descending order of popularity. The outlaws of sherwood by robin mckinley goodreads. Pestilence sherwood forest book 7 when a plague sweeps nottingham, the outlaws are called upon to help as the town descends into anarchy.
Robin longbow is a subapprentice forester in sherwood forest, barely eking out a livingand barely able to control his temper when he is confronted by the taunts. This robin hood book comes alive with a gripping tale that explores the prejudices, struggles and joys of 12th century england. Robbie forester and the outlaws of sherwood street by. Come along to our story telling event at rspb sherwood forest on april th to meet robin hoods little outlaws, hear a reading from our first book telling the story of robin hood, and take part in colouring, puzzle, and poetry activities. We dont find out exactly why at first, but her family treats her very poorly. Outlaw book one by leostableford leo stableford with 92 reads. He comes to live in sherwood forest and assembles a gang of honest outlaws to plunder rich. Forced to flee into the forest he knows so well, robin in the hood soon finds himself the reluctant hero as people flock to his side. Robin hides in sherwood forest and gathers a band to oppose. The books use of the robin hood legend is fairly standard not nearly as original as that seen in the first knightmare book. Learn about the forest law, courts, foresters and keepers, the medieval landscape, villages, towns, palaces and people of the forest.
Robbie forester has learned the hard way that life isnt fair. Robin longbow is a subapprentice forester in sherwood forest, barely eking out a. But robin does not want to leave nottingham or lose the title to his fathers small tenancy, because he is in love with a young lady named marianand keeps remembering that his mother too was gentry and married a. Robin hood himself is not her main focus, though he is the key and the center of the plot, and the nucleus of all the relationships of the outlaw band. Hide your own little outlaw at our sherwood forest event. Storytelling at rspbsherwood robin hoods little outlaws. Meanwhile, disaster falls on the rebels, and a personal tragedy pulls cecilys loyalty between the castle and her family. Buy the outlaws of sherwood reissue by mckinley, robin isbn.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I was thrilled to see a book aimed at childrenyoung adults bring up critical issues of todays economic issues. Read common sense media s robbie forester and the outlaws of sherwood st. Outlaws of sherwood by ellen kushner 1985, paperback for. They wake a magical yearold oak tree called major, who takes them on a time travelling adventure to meet robin hood. Oct 19, 2008 a book trailer for the book the outlaws of sherwood written by awardwinning author robin mckinley. I really enjoyed robbie forester and the outlaws of sherwood st. January 19, 2011 sl1605 choose your own adventure, death, outlaws of sherwood forest, the race forever, your adventure ends here here is an ending from the race forever, the 17th choose your own adventure book and the first one i read by r.
Instead of showing her readers a robin who looks debonair and dashing while joking with his merry men, mckinley gives us a robin who lives in the forest, is poor, sometimes afraid, and not constantly merry. The outlaws of sherwood book by robin mckinley robin is a forester in sherwood forest. To those disappointed by robin hoods sidelining, i want to point out that mckinleys titlethe outlaws of sherwoodshould warn you what shes up to. Read the outlaws of sherwood by robin mckinley available from rakuten kobo. The paperback of the the outlaws of sherwood by robin mckinley at. Robbie forester and the outlaws of sherwood streetnook book. Outlaws of sherwood forest choose your own adventure, no 47 kushner, ellen on. Using the most recent results from the sherwood forest archaeology project, and years of historical research, andy gaunt from mercian archaeological services cic will take you through the history, archaeology, landscape and people of sherwood forest.
Meet robin hoods little outlaws at sherwood forest. Oct 22, 2019 young robin longbow, subapprentice forester in the kings forest of nottingham, must contend with the dislike of the chief forester, who bullies robin in memory of his popular father. Maryannes family is able to time travel, but only one trip back and forth in a lifetime. It deliberately deconstructs the figures and setting, trying for historical accuracy and psychological plausibility, as well as unusual attention paid to the matter of privies. The outlaws of sherwood by robin mckinley pages unbound. In mckinleys afterword, she says, the retellings through the centuries have echoed concurrent preoccupations. The return of the king an 1839 painting by daniel maclise shows robin hood and his merry men entertaining richard the lionheart in sherwood forest on his return from captivity and the crusades. Books about england sherwood forest what should i read next. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. As he leaves an archery contest, someone shoots at him and only just misses. Outlaws of sherwood forest choose your own adventure, no 47. The outlaws of sherwood forest paperback january 1, 1988 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
The outlaws of sherwood audiobook listen instantly. Outlaws of sherwood forest paperback july 1, 1985 by ellen kushner author visit amazons ellen kushner page. Young robin longbow, subapprentice forester in the kings forest of nottingham, must contend with the dislike of the chief forester, who bullies. Therell be a reading from the book, colouring and puzzle activities, demonstration of the. The outlaws of sherwood by robin mckinley science fiction and fantasy. Robin hoods career as an outlaw begins when he is on his way to a shooting match in nottingham. Judith mitchell the reader was spending the summer at camp, until he or she was magically transported to sherwood forest and deposited at the foot of robin hood, who needs help in rescuing maid marion from the evil. She knows that the violent deaths of the last master and chalice have thrown willowlands into turmoil. Robin hoods little outlaws adventure stories for children. To those disappointed by robin hoods sidelining, i want to point out that mckinleys titlethe outlaws of sherwood should warn you what shes up to. Click to read more about the outlaws of sherwood by robin mckinley. The outlaws of sherwood, book by robin mckinley paperback. Visit the legendary sherwood forest to listen to local childrens book author adrian sissons introduce children aged 510 to the first book in the robin hoods little outlaws series.
The outlaws of sherwood by robin mckinley overdrive. But when robin defends himself by accidentally killing one of the sheriffs men, he flees to sherwood forest, knowing that he has not only lost his fathers land. An editted version was published in 1965 by helen e boulton in the thoroton society record series vol xxiii see bibliography. Outlaws of sherwood forest choose your own adventure, no. While he wants to hide unobtrusively in sherwood forest, his friends seize upon the opportunity to make him a rallying point for the oppressed, overtaxed saxons barely surviving under. The outlaws of sherwood by robin mckinley librarything. Young robin longbow, subapprentice forester in the kings forest of nottingham, must contend with the dislike of the chief forester, who bullies robin in memory of his pop. New york times bestselling author robin mckinleys vivid retelling of the classic story of robin hood breathes contemporary life into these beloved adventureswith marian taking a pivotal role as one of. The outlaws of sherwood by robin mckinley just a book. While he wants to hide unobtrusively in sherwood forest, his friends seize upon the opportunity to make him a rallying point for the oppressed, overtaxed saxons barely.
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