A Hood Legend

A Hood Legend
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Loved it!!

had me hooked

The ghetto got me trapped. . .

A Hood Legend
Victor L. Martin
Manufacturer: Triple Crown Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0974789569

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Fresh out of the Marines with only five grand in his pocket, Ménage'A is looking to make his presence and his flamboyant taste in cars and clothes, felt on the extravagant, flossed-out streets of Miami. When Ménage'A Discovers that he has a flare for flipping stolen cars into more cash then he can handle he befriends Dwight who helps him with his operation.

What Ménage'A soon learns is that when doing shady business, shady characters lurk where you least expect them. Follow Ménage'A as he balls outta control, outrunningthe law and bullets that may bear his name.

Customer Reviews:

Great Book .......2007-09-17

I really enjoyed this book. The book keeps it real, this is a page turner and was off the hook!!! I can't believe I almost passed this up. Someone gave me this book and it was so beat up I said never mind, then one day I picked it up because I had nothing to read at that time and didn't put it down I read this in day and a half. I will pick up Victor Martin books every time. Great Job!

Good.......2006-12-21

This was a good book us. I enjoyed the book because the book is based on the world today. Menage was a powerful character in the book.

Loved it!!.......2006-07-28

This book is crazy!! I loved it I couldn't put it down. Can't wait to read the second one!!

had me hooked.......2006-06-15

i could not put this book down! i cant wait to get Menage's Way!

The ghetto got me trapped. . . .......2006-03-29

Victor Martin knows his stuff. A hood legend is full of Sex Lies,and Betrayal. If you like stories that are true to life in the hood you'll love the trilogy of Menage Unique Legend

The Adventures of Robin Hood (Puffin Classics)

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great introduction to the classic folktales
Robin Hood
The Adventures of Robin Hood
A Keepsake Treasure
Good retelling of the Robin Hood stories

The Adventures of Robin Hood (Puffin Classics)
Roger Lancelyn Green
Manufacturer: Puffin
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0140367004

Customer Reviews:

great introduction to the classic folktales.......2007-06-10

This is the first Robin Hood book I've read, so I'm not sure how to compare it to others. It is a very well written compilation of many Robin Hood tales/ballads (some directly quoted at the beginning of each chapter). Robin's character, the wily fox, the quick-witted, is perfect. His banter and trickster tales and the highlight of the book. Marian is strong and capable and very different from the modern adaptations of her. The only thing lacking is drama or character depth that would come more from a novel-form rather than folk/oral retelling. Still, great introduction for into the folktale. Grade: B+

Robin Hood.......2007-06-06

Robin Hood and his marry men go on adventures. They take on challenges of most arrows hitting the target. While he's fighting a foe he makes friends with him and the foe goes on his merry men. There was a police officer trying to capture Robin but he couldn't ever get Robin and his marry men.

I would recommend this book to age of 8-10 year olds because it's a fairytale and it's an easy read through the book. The best part of the book was Robin is one of the best archer's in the world. He faces one of the other best archers in the world and it's a close win.

I think people should read this book because if someone likes adventures, old times, and archers, they should read Robin Hood.

The Adventures of Robin Hood.......2007-03-16

The Adventures of Robin Hood is one of the most exciting books I have ever read. It is full of action and a great novel. It takes place when King Richard the Lion Heart was fighting in the crusades. Robin Hood is stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. It is filled with fighting with swords, bows and more. I believe the author wrote this to share a great leader is the best leader. It is a Puffin Classic by Roger Lancelyn Green. I liked this book because Robin Hood is great to his people and is always protecting them from the sheriff of Nottingham. Read this book of Robin's daring adventures with his followers living in the wild to see some of the great adventures he takes on against evil.

A Keepsake Treasure.......2006-11-19

This popular version of the tale of highwayman Robin Hood is artfully written, and can be easily appreciated by adults as well as youngsters. The text is colorfully rendered, and the story is as fresh as when the first odes celebrating this infamous character were penned. Of the many versions I have read, Roger Lancelyn Green's remains my favorite. Apparently, many others must think so; this edition has been in print since 1956. However, the absolute icing on the cake in owning this edition are the exqusite illustrations by noted illustrator Walter Crane. The endpapers featuring silhouettes by E.H. Shepard are also charming. Whether you buy this book for the wonderful text, the fine illustrations, or the fact that it retains its antique look, you will not be disappointed.

Good retelling of the Robin Hood stories.......2006-08-08

Roger Green, a member of the famed Inklings, retells the stories of Robin Hood in a very cohesive and enjoyable manner. He combines the stories of Tennyson, Noyes, Munday, Peacocke, Scott, and a number of other medieval (some anonymous) authors. His retelling nearly seamlessly ties them together, and you would not even guess that the stories were from different sources if you did not already know in advance.

That being said, he has modernized the language used (by modernized I mean he uses everyday English), which I disliked. I far prefer to read of old things in old English, as it tends to add to the feel of the story.

If you want to read about Robin Hood, this is a good book, but a better one is Howard Pyle's The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood, which uses archaic English, is very humerous, and has magnificent drawings.

Overall grade: A-

Robin Hood: The Shaping of the Legend (Contributions to the Study of World Literature)

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Robin Hood: The Shaping of the Legend (Contributions to the Study of World Literature)
Jeffrey L. Singman
Manufacturer: Greenwood Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0313301018

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Among the narrative traditions of the Middle Ages, the Robin Hood legend holds a unique, important, and often overlooked position. Robin Hood's uniqueness and importance begins with his status as the only English contribution to world mythology. His is also the only lasting myth to arise from the High Middle Ages and the last Western legend to achieve a sustained international appeal. Several Robin Hood ballads survive from the Middle Ages, and from the 15th to the 17th centuries he figured prominently in folk drama. Since then, he has appeared in numerous proverbs, placenames, operas, novels, children's stories, films, and television series. A tale told so often must be profoundly significant to the society that retells it. Yet in spite of its importance and popularity, the legend of Robin Hood has received surprisingly little study. This book overviews the genesis and development of the Robin Hood legend from the Middle Ages to 1700. As is appropriate for a work that bridges the divide between the worlds of fiction and history, this volume incorporates the strengths of both historical and literary approaches, respecting both the circumstances of the historic setting and the legend's status as a fictive creation. The principal focus of the book is the interaction between the text and the social context in which the legend arose and developed. The first two chapters examine the early Robin Hood tradition, including the initial nondramatic manifestations of the legend and the later dramatic representations. The volume then looks at the transformation of the legend in the 16th and 17th centuries and considers how the various elements of the legend interacted with each other and with society as a whole.

Robin Hood: A Classic Illustrated Edition

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Robin Hood
A PRINCELY TALE

Robin Hood: A Classic Illustrated Edition

Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0811833992

Book Description

For generations, readers of all ages have delighted in the adventures of Robin Hood. The legend of the Prince of Thieves dates back as far as 1200 A.D., and versions of the story have been illustrated by some of the world s most notable artists. The latest entry in Chronicle s Classic Illustrated Edition series, this lavishly illustrated book features over 100 of the best images from the 12th to the 20th centuries, including works by N. C. Wyeth, Howard Pyle, Walter Crane, Honor C. Appleton, and Harry Theaker. This gallery of images, combined with E. Charles Vivian s classic version of the tale, is an unforgettable treat.

Customer Reviews:

Robin Hood.......2006-05-22

Robin Hood is a very interesting story that everyone should read. One thing that I liked about this book is that it is an adventure story where people take risks. As soon as one adventure is done, another starts right away, so it is endless adventure until the last page. In the story new things happen every page, which is another thing that I really like about this book. Also I like that Robin and his group help people in need and take from people who are wealthy. Robin Hood is a great book for people of all ages, especially for people who like to read adventure stories or who just like to read.

A PRINCELY TALE.......2003-02-18

Robin Hood
E. Charles Vivian, Compiled by Cooper Edens
The exciting and timeless tale about "the prince of thieves" is more beautiful than ever in this special "Classic Illustrated Edition" title. As with the series' previous titles -- "Peter Pan," "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," "Pinocchio" and "Aesop's Fables" -- "Robin Hood" is illustrated with a virtual best-of variety of color and black-and-white images from a collection of archival sources. There are more than 100 splendid images in all, dating from the 12th to the 20th century and created by artists as diverse as N.C. Wyeth, Howard Pyle, Walter Crane and Honor C. Appleton. The range is considerable, the fine-detail of the works is immensely impressive, the art restoration is impeccable, and each antique image is uniquely charming. The lack of a consistent visual style is initially jarring, but quickly it becomes apparent that this inconsistency is the very source of the book's appeal, particularly for retro fans attracted to ye olde graphics. The text itself remains loyal to E. Charles Vivian's classic version of the story -- with most of the content, spelling and grammar intact from the 1906 edition, making this respectful tribute to an old masterpiece worth its weight in gold marks.

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Nearly perfect for the intended audience
"Robin Hood" is great, a classic!

Robin Hood (A Stepping Stone Book)
Annie Ingle
Manufacturer: Random House Books for Young Readers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0679810455
Release Date: 1991-09-24

Book Description

Life in Sherwood Forest has never been livelier than with this selection of tales of the fun-loving outlaw and his merry men. A fast-moving adaptation of the classic adventure will delight older slow readers as well as kids reading on grade level.

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Nearly perfect for the intended audience.......2001-11-28

I bought this book to read with my 7 year old, and I am pretty well pleased with it. The vocabulary is simple, the sentences are short (and often start with the word "and"; my grade school teachers would be appalled), but the tale is told effectively and accessibly for young readers.

Also, unlike some other books for young readers (e.g. the Droon series), this book does not simplify to the point of eliminating all of the descriptive passages. When Robin disguises himself as a musician, he wears "feathers of many colors" and carries a harp. There's not enough description to interfere with the pace for impatient children, but there is enough detail to hang your imagination off of.

As for the story, there were some frustrating omissions. The origin of Robin Hood is given only a few paragraphs in the introduction, and the tales of how Will Scarlet and Friar Tuck joined the band are missing. The book only tells how Little John joined. The rest just sort of show up later in the story. I'm sure that was done to keep the pace of the story moving, but it would have been good to have more of the stories written in this same style.

The rest of the story is a reasonably solid narration of the traditional tale of Robin Hood, with no more than the usual level of variation. I definitely recommend this book as a good way to introduce children to the story of Robin Hood, though I like the Dover Children's Thrift Classics edition slightly better.

"Robin Hood" is great, a classic!.......1998-11-11

I am 6 years old in first grade and I love this book! I like the characters best. It's great. The words were not hard for me. I've got 20,000 Leagues under the sea, the last of the Mohicans, Robin Hood, and Kidnapped, and Robin Hood is one of the best of these.

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No Outlaw is Perfect
I loved this book
And to Comrades
...A ROBIN WHO COULDN'T HIT THE SIDE OF THE BARN...
A rather dull book to waste time upon

The Outlaws of Sherwood
Robin McKinley
Manufacturer: Ace Trade
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0441013252

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New York Times bestselling author Robin McKinley's vivid retelling of the classic story of Robin Hood breathes contemporary life into these beloved adventures-with Marian taking a pivotal role as one of Robin's best archers.

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No Outlaw is Perfect.......2007-03-19

In this story, which some would call a retelling, Robin McKinley makes the hero Robin, son of Robert, out to be anything but the best. His archery is far from perfect, he is poor, and is nothing more than a pessimistic forester. But the morning of the fair, his lonely life is abruptly altered when he is confronted by a group of mischief-seeking foresters who want Robin-Hood out of their way. But their plans backfire, and one of the foresters meets his death, unluckily by Robin's arrow.

Forced into hiding, this "cataclysmic" death starts the beginning of the Sherwood outlaws, all having one thing in common: their hatred for the Norman ways. While the group broadens, the many false deeds of the outlaws precede them by their sly reputation, until there is only one thing on the mind of the slimy sheriff. Undoubtedly, it's Robin Hood. But until the dealings of Camp Greentree reach the ears of the King, there will be no aid for Nottingham. Not until Guy of Gisbourne arrives, at least.

Although some parts may seem dull, I think this book is a perfect blend of originality and tradition. I find it refreshing that Maid Marian plays such a strong role, and the return of characters like Little John and Will Scarlett keep it thriving. The only thing that I wish for is a sequel.

I loved this book.......2006-09-23

I think that this was a very good book. It clearly described each member of Sherwood forest, their attitudes, strenghths, weaknesses etc.
I especially loved Cecily and her mysterious "secret". It also struck me how she used a comparatively small character to save Robin Hood's life at the end. It was ironic how Robin Hood was made out not to be such a good fighter, but mainly a peaceful kind of guy who was happiest when he was alone, even though he is supposed to be known for his archery.
I didn't really like the ending. I think that the Lionheart should have given them each a full pardon and that Robin should have gotten his father's land back. She also never mentioned what happened to Marion's father and who ran her father's estates.
All in all, I think that this was an excellent book, apart from the few loose threads that she didn't tie up in the end. I loved this book.

And to Comrades.......2006-06-20

I was swayed from buying this book (which at the time I had read about three times) because of a mediocre review on Amazon.com. Despite my fervent love of the retale, it proved held too much truth to be ignored.

The critic had said that while the book was spectacularly well written, it was the not exactly the story and the characters that he was looking for. That may be true, one doesn't exactly go reading a tale of Robin Hood and his Merry Men without some heroics in mind. And in this version, it could be seen that Robin Hood, a cautious, grounded killjoy would be the exact opposite of the cocky, self assured, robber of the rich. But if you read the book, you'll find plenty of heroics. What's more, you'll find dashing rescues mixed with very real emotions and opinions. Regardless of the fact that the legend Robin Hood becomes a mortal man, McKinley has a way of making his adventures and very existence just as legendary.

However, the best part about this book is, in essence, camp Greentree. Though McKinley is very persistent on the functional and necessary duties (like standing guard and privy duty) as well as Robin's constant reminders of practical cautions, it maintains a certain romance to it (especially at the end). Everything is described so well, that the harsh realities of the outlaws living conditions make simply serve to make it more real. What's more are the outlaws living there. Cecil is especially great in that respect as he's a constant reminder of the comradeship they all share. A particular passage, where he marvels at how accepting they all are of a member with a shady past when he himself is so untrusting, is one of my favorite and one of the reasons Cecil is my favorite character. Whether they be Merry Men or not, the Outlaws of Sherwood share an uncanny loyalty towards one another and unwavering trust that you can feel. Their devotion to Robin Hood the man and their willingness to protect the image he unwittingly created is almost as endearing as the book itself.

You won't get just a legend. You'll get a story. But, if you so choose, you can also follow the birth of a legend and continue from there. You watch Robin son of Robert evolve into Robin Hood, someone who's name carries more weight than his actual presence.

After a few weeks and about 11 re-readings, I finally own a personal copy. Since then, I've read it many more times. It's my personal comfort book, if you will. Because what others find slow-paced (except for the end), is just what makes you love Sherwood and those that live there. It's a brilliant adaption to a greater story and anyone, a fan of Robin Hood or not, should read it.

...A ROBIN WHO COULDN'T HIT THE SIDE OF THE BARN..........2006-01-27

Undoubtedly there are other versions of the Robin Hood mythology just waiting to be thought up, written and published. The Sherwood legend is too well loved and too much of an archtype to be left alone for long. When these new stories come out, I'll read them and give them the benefit of a doubt. But, thus far, of all the Robin Hood books currently circulating, I would recommend four titles: Howard Pyle's "Merry Adventures of Robin Hood"; Parke Godwin's "Sherwood" and its sequel "Robin & the King"; and my favorite version, Robin McKinley's "The Outlaws of Sherwood".

I swear on a stack of pancakes this woman is a heck of a wordsmith!! She makes every reading of her books seem effortless. "The Outlaws of Sherwood" had such a clean style and flow that within minutes I was fully caught up in the tale and totally unaware of my surroundings. I tore thru it in a few hours and on finishing, I had to blink really hard a few times just to readjust to reality. I was that immersed in her mythical world. Since then I've read the book 5 times and have massively enjoyed all 5 experiences. I have pimped this book to a number of folks and they have all thanked me for it.

Robin McKinley writes her Robin Hood not as an lordly Earl of Locksley but as a struggling young forester, more the everyday working man type. Robin is portrayed as a reluctant down-to-earth hero, being shoved towards a destiny he doesn't want, amidst admiration and awe he feels is unmerited. Along the way, the author throws in a few twists, the biggest of which is that Robin turns out to be as inept with the bow as Shaq is with the freethrow shot. In fact, of all the bowmen in Sherwood Forest, he turns out to be one of the worst. On the other hand, Marian is practically the Kobe Bryant of that very same weapon. There are also fresh takes on Little John and Will Scarlett. The book fills out convincingly the details of rigorous survival of the outlaws in the often wet outdoors and the misery that often accompanies it, coupled with the desperate knowledge that they were one misstep away from the gallows. It's interesting how McKinley stays within the frame of the well-known story arcs, yet manages to stay consistent with the changes she'd implemented. We all know, for example, that Robin Hood enters the shooting tournament for the golden arrow prize and wins it. How does this incarnation fare in that famuos scene? Read the book, my friend, and find out. It was nicely done.

I only wish she would write a sequel! The ending of her novel takes the characters out of their well-known story paths and plants them into new territory. I would dearly like to know what happens next!! Are you listening, Robin McKinley, you heck of a wordsmith?!? But until that sequel comes, dear reader, may I in the meantime also recommend her classic novel "Beauty", her own take on the fairy tale "Beauty and the Beast." You'll enjoy it - I swear on a stack of pancakes.

A rather dull book to waste time upon.......2005-10-30

This story, although it gives a great ending, it was slow paced for the most part. It goes from Robin being a Forester to a Outlaw to Fighter to a Soldier, without batting of an eye. It simply does not give any emotion to the characters and the plot. I say this because McKinley paints Robin as a "gloomy figure that only sees the depressive side of things," and everyone else seems stereotyped as cheery folk, or simply they are just people to "get the plot moving on the next point." After seeing the characters staying absolutely the same throughout, it bores the reader out of their mind. There are redeeming qualities, but they are scant and you would be hard-pressed to find them (unless you are a major fan of Robin McKinley, all ye would-be feminine heroines). Some of these would include a sense of finality. In the end, Robin's crew outlaws who have been slaughtering the King's soldiers get caught and are sent off to fight at the Holy land for King Lionheart. Okay, some readers can accept that, but...so what happens after the end? Like many others, I hate endings that just seem to be censored. We want to know what happens to Robin and his crew at the Holy Land, right? Well, maybe after finding out how chokingly slow this book could be, we probably wouldn't care, would we?

The Robin Hood Handbook: The Outlaw in History, Myth and Legend

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Misleading Book
Enhances the story of Robin Hood, reconstructed from myths, films, folklore, place-names, ballads and more.

The Robin Hood Handbook: The Outlaw in History, Myth and Legend
Mike Dixon-Kennedy
Manufacturer: Sutton Publishing
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 075093977X

Book Description

This book provides a comprehensive guide to the characters, places, people, stories and background of this enduring popular hero. The author ranges far and wide in his quest to present as complete a picture as possible.

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Misleading Book.......2007-05-04

This book is VERY disappointing, and the previous review suggests that it has misled at least one reader. It is impossible to provide "true-life biographical details" for Robin Hood. The best medieval historians have failed to identify a truly convincing prototype for the character, and those prototypes that HAVE been identified exist only as names in court rolls, with no biographies to go with them. Dixon-Kennedy's work has its moments, but it is marred by a tendency to accept anything that has been written by anyone as a true fact about Robin Hood. Particularly egregious is his lengthy "reconstruction" of the "complete" legend, in which he claims to have relied mainly on early ballads and plays of Robin Hood. In fact, he has relied mainly on children's books of the early 20th century, and has thus incorporated characters and events that are not a part of the early or middle-period legends. Many of these characters exist only in a single book, and are clearly the inventions of modern authors. Thus, he may appear to be giving "true-life biographical details," but he is in fact recounting modern, fictional accounts as though they were part of medieval history. Similarly, he has identified characters such as the Sheriff of Nottingham by name, using works of fiction as his sources. It's rather like using Philippa Gregory's novels as the sources for a "Handbook" of Henry VIII.

It all adds up to a very misleading and disappointing "handbook" that will be of very little use to anyone.

Enhances the story of Robin Hood, reconstructed from myths, films, folklore, place-names, ballads and more........2006-11-06

Most treatments of Robin Hood are light, semi-fantasy coverages for younger ages, so it's important to note that THE ROBIN HOOD HANDBOOK: THE OUTLAW IN HISTORY, MYTH AND LEGEND is far different, covering not only many true-life biographical details, but rounding out biography with a social and political history of his times. Original research by a long-time mythology researcher enhances the story of Robin Hood, reconstructed from myths, films, folklore, place-names, ballads and more.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

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a not so good book
Robin Hoods great adventures
Read another tale of Robin Hood
Robin Hood
Robin Hood

Robin Hood of Sherwood Forest
Ann McGovern
Manufacturer: Scholastic
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0590454412

Book Description

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.

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a not so good book.......2007-03-02

I read the book Robin Hood. I do not recomend this book highly because I don't think it has enough action for a good plot. It does not backtrack that much so you don't really know whats going on that much. It is also hard to understand how everything works out in the end.

Robin Hoods great adventures.......2005-05-18

Steal from the rich and give to the needy. This is the fraise of the notorious Robin Hood of Sherwood Forest. He is a hero to the poor and a menace to the rich. All knows him throughout Sherwood Forest. Him and his crew of marry men live by their own principles.
This is a good book. I would recommend it to any one who likes adventure. It tells many stories about how Robin and his crew came to be. It also tells about some of the deeds they do. This book has some interesting parts.
I think this was a good book because I have always liked Robin Hood. The characters in the book seem real because of the detail. This is a very old bt is interesting. This book has some good and bad parts to it. Over all I liked it better than most other books I have read.

Read another tale of Robin Hood.......2004-02-21

I read the book Robin Hood Of Sherwood Forest. The book was written by Ann McGovern. I really loved this book. It is the second time I have read a Robin Hood book.
What happened in this story was Robin Hood, and his merry men did what they normally did, take from the rich give to the poor. The sheriff of Nottingham tried to catch Robin Hood at an archery contest but he captured Will. So simultaneously 40 of Robin's men took out bows and started to fire at the captors. At the Kings archery contest, robin and Little John won first and second place. One day a monk came into the forest. He did not state his name. However, latter he said he was King Richard!!!
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes Robin Hood. Because it is all of the legend but it has its own little twist and turns.

Robin Hood.......2003-01-03

Robin Hood is one of the books I enjoyed reading. It has action, and adventure and a few historical facts. Robin Hood takes place a long time ago, probably in the middle ages. Robin Hood is the main character. He is handsome, brave and he has a bood heart and he steals from the rich and gives to the poor. Robin Hood has a little romance. For example when Robin says "I will win the archer competition and take the gold arrow and give it to the princess to be mine!" I would recommend this book to people who like action and adventure.

Robin Hood.......2003-01-03

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Well Produced Series
Classic story, well told.
A Jolly Good Time!
Wonderful Introduction for Children to this Classic
Great book!

DK Classics: Robin Hood

Manufacturer: DK CHILDREN
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0789414902

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Stories to go!

Children love to listen to stories. Now their favorite Dorling Kindersley children's books are available in convenient book-and-tape packages that are perfect for the car or anywhere. With more than 60 minutes of audio on each tape, these packages will be favorites of children and parents alike. Here, the classic tale of Robin Hood comes to life via audio, complete with dramatic dialogue, special effects, and music.

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Well Produced Series.......2001-08-03

The DK Read & Listen books and tapes are so well produced, I don't mind listening to the tape or reading the book over and over to my 5-year old. We liked the Robin Hood book so well, we also bought Oliver Twist. The tapes are great for the car.

Classic story, well told........2001-06-11

Like most people, I've heard the Robin Hood story many times. No real surprise there! What makes this rendition unique is Mr. Gruffudd's wonderful voice, the book that doubles as a resource, and, of course, the wonderful story of a man more determined to do what was "right" over what was "legal".

Mr. Gruffudd just has a way with British accents. Robin's band of men apparently come from all over the UK - Cornwall, Irish, King's English accents (plus more that I couldn't easily identify) were used. And of course, Mr. Gruffudd's natural Welsh accent told the story.

The book was great. Lots of pictures, lot of sidebars of information. From obsolete jargon to modern pictures of people in costume, these pages in the book help to explain a lot.

The story, of course, is a classic. I would caution parents of sensitive children to consider editing the last chapter or so. Instead of ending the story with the "happily ever after" once Robin and Marian are married, this book follows Robin until his death at the hand of his cousin, who betrays him.

All in all, it was highly enjoyable. A definite recommend!

A Jolly Good Time!.......2001-05-16

As a former elementary school librarian, I heartily recommend this audio book. It's beautifully read by Ioan Gruffudd (TV's Horatio Hornblower - more great audio books he's narrated!) and should be enjoyed by a wide range of listeners, even through high school-age students.

The book is a Dorling Kindersley publication, so it's chock-full of visual information and provides outstanding explanations of medieval culture, terms, and expressions. The subject matter ties in with several topics, including folk tales, British culture, adventure, and history. The tape and book should encourage lively classroom discussions.

I can visualize playing this audio book during classroom art time or as a reward. It could also be the inspiration for a classroom play. And, of course, it's a wonderful purchase for children or grandchildren for home enjoyment. Best of all, the price is quite reasonable and delivery couldn't be easier.

Wonderful Introduction for Children to this Classic.......2000-11-30

My daughter and I have been reading (and re-reading!) the DK Classics (of which "Robin Hood" is part of) for several years, since she was 5. These books are very colorful, with lots of illustrations and photos of genuine artifacts, maps, and people from the era in which the story is set. Side panel text gives background information about the author, pictures and story. These "additions" (which do not detract from, but only enhance the story) help the young reader (and the adult too!) put the story into context. It is like getting both a classic and a pictorial history book rolled into one! The text is easy to read. My daughter is now 9, and reading the books on her own. Not only has she developed an appreciation for classic literature, but for history as well. These are great books for parents to read with their children. I highly recommend them!

Great book!.......2000-09-10

This is just a wonderful book, the reader Ioan Gruffudd makes a magnifique job with the voices of the different characters. I recommend to buy this book to anyone who hasn't bought it yet, is a must have.

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Red and the Werewolf
Red Rider's Hood

Red Rider's Hood (Dark Fusion)
Neal Shusterman
Manufacturer: Puffin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0142406783
Release Date: 2006-08-03

Book Description

Red rides around his tough urban neighborhood in his blood red Mustang. It satisfies his urge to wander, and it usually keeps him safe from the gangs in town, the Wolves and the Crypts. But when Red's grandmother is mugged by some members of the Wolves, Red can no long sit on the sidelines. He decides to join the Wolves as a pledge so he can learn how to defeat them. Soon he uncovers their terrible secret: they are werewolves with a thirst for human blood. Instead of feeling horrified, Red envies the Wolves' freedom and power. Even as he trains to kill them— under an unlikely but cunning werewolf hunter—he has come to see them as packmates. Finally he is faced with a choice at the next full moon: take up the Wolves' murderous ways, or take them down.

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Red and the Werewolf.......2006-10-18

Red may not be the best guy in the neighborhood but he has managed to avoid falling in with either of the local gangs. His pride and joy is a deep red Mustang which he loves to drive. But then his car is stolen and Red finds himself funning afoul of the Wolves, one of the gangs. No sooner is he in trouble than the Wolves kidnap his grandmother. It is then that Red learns the horrible truth about the Wolves. They are really werewolves and they are not to be trifled with.

Red discovers that werewolves were in the neighborhood many years ago. That time things were cleared up because some werewolf hunters came to town and quietly took care of the situation. Now red decides he has to find the werewolf hunters before things get completely out of hand. To make matters worse, these werewolves are smart. They have a devastating plan that will affect more than just Red's neighborhood. But if Red cannot find the hunters will he be able to handle the Wolves fore they realize their plans and become unstoppable?

This second Dark Fusion book is not the first time Red Riding Hood has been combined with werewolves but I believe it is the first time it has been done in a modern urban setting. The story is handled very well with action and revelations occurring steadily. The Wolves' plan adds a real sense of urgency in a way much different than the personal urgency in the first book (DREAD LOCKS). The joining of fairy tale to modern horror elements works very well and I am looking forward to the next book in the series. Check it out.

Red Rider's Hood.......2006-05-15

Have you ever seen your grandma hunting werewolves? Well Red has. In the action packed book: Red Rider's Hood by Neal Shusterman, Red's grandma fights werewolves in New York City. Red feels himself being pulled in by the "Wolves" who are actually a dangerous street gang, by his grandma and the love of his life, Marissa Flowers. Red has to make the decision of his life! Red Rider's Hood is an excellent book for fourth to eighth graders to read and if you like to read fantasy books, you'll love this book! In my opinion, this book is a real page turner.

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