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Robin Hood


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No. of pages 176

Published: 2012

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The champion of the destitute and downtrodden rides again. Meet young Robin Hood before he becomes the hero of Sherwood Forest, and follow along with his band of merry men as his adventures become the stuff of legend. This lavishly illustrated picture book makes a wonderful gift title to complement Arthur of Albion and The Arabian Nights, and features nine tales including: 'Robin Becomes an Outlaw', 'Robin Meets Little John', 'Robin and the Widow', and 'Robin's Last Battle'. about this title: A Barefoot Books Feature Title for 2012 with nationwide marketing and publicity campaign. Illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith, winner of the 2010 Kate Greenaway Award for his book FArTHER. Author tour for David Calcutt. Features endnotes on life in medieval England. 'A 21st century classic where author and artist have woven their magic to breathe new life into the popular story of the world's most famous outlaw' - World Wide Robin Hood Society

 

There are 176 pages in this book. This book was published 2012 by Barefoot Books Ltd .

David Calcutt writes plays and poems as well as stories. Some of his plays have been broadcast on BBC Radio and some are published for use in schools, youth theaters and colleges. Grahame Baker-Smith won the Kate Greenaway prize in 2011 for his children's book, FArTHER. Grahame Baker-Smith (Author, Illustrator) Grahame Baker-Smith has worked in illustration for twenty years and in 2011 won the Greenaway Medal for his inspiring tale of fatherhood, FARTHER. He has also illustrated Pinocchio for The Folio Society.

This book contains the following story:

Robin Hood
Whether or not there was ever a real Robin Hood, the stories about him have been told over and over again for centuries. How outlaws rescued him from the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, how Maid Marian joined them, how they robbed the rich to feed the poor and rescued innocent children from the gallows.

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