Outlaw: The True Story of Robin Hood

by Michael Morpurgo

Overview

The legend of Robin Hood and his band of Outlaws, thrillingly reimagined by the nation’s favourite storyteller

‘A thoroughly enjoyable, action-packed adventure’ BookTrust

With King Richard gone and the tyrannical Sheriff of Nottingham ruling in his place, the people need a hero – or a whole motley crew of them. Robin Hood and the Outlaws outsmart the usurpers again and again, but as in any battle, no side escapes without casualties.

Meanwhile, centuries later, more lives on than just Robin Hood’s legend. For there is a grave, with a silver arrow, and a boy destined to discover them in the woods …

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780008638696
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	03/25/2025
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x 0.94(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Sir Michael Morpurgo OBE FRSL FKC DL is a writer, playwright, performer and librettist. The author of more than 150 children’s books, he has sold over 35 million copies worldwide and in almost 40 languages. A former teacher and vocal spokesperson for the benefits of reading for pleasure, he is currently the President of Book Trust. Between 2003–2005 he was Children’s Laureate and in 2018 he was knighted for services to literature and charity. Many of Michael’s books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the phenomenal National Theatre adaptation of War Horse, which has been seen by over 10 million people in over 100 cities around the world, broke the West End record for weekly ticket sales, and won 5 Tony Awards and 2 Olivier Awards. Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children.

Editorial Reviews

A thoroughly enjoyable, action-packed adventure” BookTrust

“Morpurgo brings his usual wonderful writing style to classic characters such as Robin himself, the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, Maid Marian and the rest and brings them vividly to life” The Bookbag

Praise for Michael Morpurgo:

“Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching” Guardian

“Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects” Daily Telegraph

“There are few children’s writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo” Daily Express

“Morpurgo’s gift is to make this long-ago world of danger and heartbreak accessible without ever patronising his young readers” Sunday Mercury

“Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skillful, and incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative” Elizabeth Reilly, British Council

“The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers” Guardian

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