The Legend of Robin Hood

by Julia McDonnell

Overview

Stories of the outlaw archer Robin Hood reach back to medieval times. However, movies, books, comic books, and television shows about him still populate our popular culture. Readers will not only become absorbed by the legend of the folk hero, complete with his Merry Men and the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, they'll be intrigued by the debate about whether Robin Hood is based on a real person. Famous illustrations and fun facts abound in this high-interest volume.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781482427486
Publisher:	Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Publication date:	07/30/2015
Series:	Famous Legends Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	NC910L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

A Hero and a Legend 4

The Outlaw of Sherwood 6

Little John 8

Friar Tuck 10

Cheating a Cheater 12

A Mysterious Butcher 14

A Close Call 16

The Sheriff's Plan Backfires 18

Robin Gets Tricked 20

The Gift of Freedom 22

A Real Robin? 24

Seen on Screen 26

Robin Hood Lives On 28

Glossary 30

For More Information 31

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2015
Gr 2–4—Simple retellings threaded with explanation present the folklore roots of these assorted literary works. The examinations vary somewhat in approach, but all offer material for book reports or class discussion. King Arthur's entire life story, told in short sentences, introduces Merlin, Guinevere, Lancelot, Galahad, and others, with text boxes providing additional information. These boxes appear in all of the books in this set, but most of the others blend history and background material. Washington Irving's two short stories are presented differently. Sleepy Hollow focuses on the story in question, while Rip Van Winkle sums up the tale and then compares it to an earlier German account that also includes a biography of Irving. An introduction to the Brothers Grimm, life in the Middle Ages, and modern tourist attractions in Hamelin, Germany, accompany the Pied Piper's tale. Dracula is the star here: the book clearly explains the character's place among other vampires, the content of Bram Stoker's novel, the possible parallel with Vlad Dracula of Wallachia, and his continuing popular appeal. VERDICT Good material for literature lessons.

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