Robin Hood of Sherwood Forest (Scholastic Junior Classics) [Mass Market Paperback]

Ann Mcgovern (Author), Tracy Sugarman (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up

In a time when laws were unfair and the poor were left to starve, Robin Hood was a friend to those in need. Ann McGovern¹s retelling of this classic tale transports young readers to an era of adventure and heroism.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This telling is a fine one - with enough archaic language to lend authenticity, and not too much to handle. And the adventures are straightforward and lively, which appeal to a wide range of ages." -- Trumball, CT Times, 9/18/68 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Author

I've always loved adventure stories -- writing and reading them. When a friend told me about the adventures of Robin Hood he especially liked, I did some research. What I found was that there weren't any books children of 4th and 5th grade could read themselves. I kept my book adventurous and easy to understand. I used some of the Old English style of writing. Children and their teachers wrote me saying that my book was the best they had read about  Robin Hood and his adventures.  Ann McGovern, author

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks (September 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439236398
• ISBN-13: 978-0439236393
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #234,885 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Ann McGovern is the author of over 55 books for children and sales of her books exceed 30 million. She is the author of the classics STONE SOUP and TOO MUCH NOISE, as well as several IF YOU LIVED... books.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Robin Hood, October 23, 2002

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Robin Hood of Sherwood Forest (Scholastic Junior Classics) (Mass Market Paperback)

Robin Hood
By Ann McGovern
...9-19-02

Over the summer I read the book Robin Hood. It was about a boy named Robin Hood that went hunting with his father. The book was set in the mid-evil times. Robin Hood is a man who doesn't give up. He has black hair and brown eyes. Since Robin Hood and his father were peasants they weren't allowed to hunt the king's deer. When they were hunting the sheriff's men caught them. They took Robin Hood's father, and a man chased after Robin Hood. Robin Hood had a knife in his hand. He threw it back at him, and it killed him. Robin Hood was found by the Outcasts of Sherwood Forest. He met a girl named Marion. Marion is a careful girl who looks out for Robin Hood. She is an albino person with white skin, pink eyes, and blonde hair. If you want to see what happens to Robin Hood and what adventures he has get Robin Hood.

My favorite part is when Robin Hood was running from the Sheriff's Men because there was a lot of action. For example, when he kills one of the men, and he runs through the forest and gets away. I also like the part when he is at the archery contest. I liked it because I like to read about people shooting bow and arrows. It was cool when he won the gold arrow. The gold arrow has something to do at the end of the book. The person who I didn't like was the sheriff. I didn't like him because he was always trying to get Robin Hood. He wasn't very smart either.

In my opinion this book was very good. I liked it because there was a lot of action and adventure. Like when Robin Hood and his men try to get treated equally and start attacking trade caravans. Or when they sneak into the castle to get someone. I think that a person who likes action and adventure would like this book. I would also recommend this to someone who likes history because there is a lot of historical facts like Prince John and Richard the Lion Heart.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A changed story, November 22, 2008

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R. Bagula "Roger L. Bagula" (Lakeside, Ca United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Robin Hood of Sherwood Forest (Scholastic Junior Classics) (Mass Market Paperback)

One of the most known versions of Robin Hood comes from Ivanhoe (Penguin Classics).
The general story is that the Sheriff of Nottingham is a Norman servant of King John , King Richard's brother.
Robin of Locksley is a Saxon Nobel whose father is dispossessed while Robin is away fighting with King Richard in the crusades.
So on two counts the story is faulty from the traditional Robin Hood:
1) the historical period of Saxon and Normans, crusades
2) the age of Robin, here 17, as too young
There have been something like ten movies, three major releases, of Robin Hood. Most have used the Locksley model of history with King John as a major source of the trouble of turning good Saxons bad in a Norman ruled era.
Although not that bad in the telling as it covers the major tales involved,the object of education is faulted in the historical errors.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Unforgettable..., July 24, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Robin Hood of Sherwood Forest (R) (Paperback)

I have always been entranced by the heroic feats and daring adventures of this legendary outlaw. He braved prison and the rope to so cunningly outwit the Sherrif and defy the tyrant, Prince John, and brought protection and hope to the people of 12th century England. This book is a great intro to the tales of this timeless hero and I would recommend it to anyone with a passion for adventure. Books are the gateways to the universe. Take the journey...