Books like robin hood

Robin hood the hero since first appearing in 12th century english folk tales, robin hood has featured in shakespeare, dc comics and monty python, and been portrayed by errol flynn, frank sinatra and the muppets. Mar 10, 2020 one of my favorite books of robin hood. Now robin hood and his band of merry men come to life again in this imaginative new retelling of the ageold tale. All the familiar names are in there and are woven in so seamlessly that it doesnt seem like the. I want something set in medieval times, but cant find anything very good. Join our community of taste explorers to save your discoveries, create inspiring lists, get personalized recommendations, and follow interesting people. Robin hood golden arrow funny story books for children kids abc international. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. In this edition, henry gilbert tells of the adventures of the merry men of sherwood forest robin himself, little john, friar tuck, will scarlet, and eight tales of sherwood forest.

The robin hood myth has always held a special place in my heart in part because im a poor author and hope that someday someone will redistribute the wealth of the rich to me, and in part because i have a thing for men in tights, and given the recent spate of folkloricfairytale retellings, i thought id see just how many robin hood retellings were out there. Over the course of 700 years, the outlaw from nottinghamshire who robs. Banditry, especially the benevolent kind which fights for the little guy, has also created some real superstars. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. In this edition, henry gilbert tells of the adventures of the merry men of sherwood forest robin himself, little john, friar tuck, will scarlet, and.

Now robert muchamore has reimagined robin as a twelveyearold, living in the roaring 2020s. Robin hood books that reignite our love of the famous english. The adventures of robin hood at usborne childrens books. From the early ballads to the introduction of characters in the romantic era that werent part of the original ballads, like friar tuck and maid marian. Hong kil dong features the title character going around and kicking the crap out of the evil landlords and governor, forcing them to distribute rice and goods to the people rather than hoarding money and supplies for themselves. A list of the 10 hottest hood classic books bossip. Feb 24, 2010 i love the story of robin hood, i love the characters, themes, plot, and most of all. Tomorrow we will have a list of more intellectual books that are just as entertaining and equally as important if not more so. Books similar to the merry adventures of robin hood goodreads. Robin hood was a rebel, and many of the most striking episodes in the tales about him show him and his companions robbing and killing representatives of authority and giving the gains to the poor.

The best version of the robin hood story that i have read by far. A highly skilled archer and swordsman, he is known for robbing from the rich and giving to the poor, assisted by a group of fellow outlaws known as his merry men. Please read the storytime stories and comment on them from. Robin hood books and retellings what do we do all day. Over the course of 700 years, the outlaw from nottinghamshire who robs from the rich to give to the poor has emerged as one of the most enduring folk heroes in popular cultureand one of the most versatile. Recounts the life and adventures of robin hood, who, with his band of followers, lived as an outlaw in sherwood forest dedicated to fight against tyranny. Others like to read books in which the characters dont fall into the most common tropes. More books the forestwife, by theresa thomlinson and sequel child of the mayand for adults, lady of the forest is an awesome robin hood storybut not for childrentheres not many good books interesting ones about robin hood. Find books like robin hood from the worlds largest community of readers. A long time ago, in england, the legend of robin hood was born. Goodreads members who liked the merry adventures of. Youngsters will delight in the feats of valor and thrilling exploits of robin.

The merry adventures of robin hood of great renown in nottinghamshire is an 1883 novel by the american illustrator and writer howard pyle. This list of robin hood books will fuel their passion for stories of heroism and the rise of the common man in the face of injustice. Robin hood a complete study of the english outlaw, stephen knight, 1994, basil blackwell ltd, oxford, uk. Robin hood books that reignite our love of the famous.

Get the best deals on robin hood books when you shop the largest online selection at. Nov 19, 2018 not much is known about the earliest such film, the 1908 robin hood and his merry men, but the first featurelength version, robin hood of 1922, following a sharp recession after world war i, was. Robin hood lived in sherwood forest where he practiced archery and defended the poor f. Robin hood is another one of those legends along with arthurian legend that. Jan 21, 2006 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Some people like to read books in which the characters resemble themselves. Lifeboat 12 book by susan hood official publisher page. Robin hood by neil smith is another great osprey publishing short intro title. Robin hood golden arrow funny story books for children youtube. Historical books robin hood the facts and the fiction. Books like robin hood posted on 4th of october, 2019 by admin everyone is familiar with robin hood, the legendary outlaw who allegedly stole from the rich and gave to the poor according to english folklore. Nashville, the story of an american classic, and more on.

Theyre simply interested in reading about a female character in a similar situation. Jan 19, 2012 over the next few pages we have compiled a list of books that youve probably read or at least heard of that we would consider hood classics. Visit the forum, read around a bit, and contribute to whatever conversations you like. The subject of ballads, books and films, robin hood has proven to be one of popular cultures most enduring folk heroes. Roger lancellyn green is honestly a great author, i thought id share my feelings on this, i definitely know how to type these like summary paragraphs, don. Literature, much like the original ballads that deviates throughout the ages, is much more fluid with the story of robin hood, and weve compiled a. This book is definitely worth a read, as are all of penmans books. Is there a hero like robin hood who is the hero of the poor real or.

Consisting of a series of episodes in the story of the. An english legend from the worlds largest community of readers. Nov 19, 2018 literature, much like the original ballads that deviates throughout the ages, is much more fluid with the story of robin hood, and weve compiled a few of our favorite robin hood books for. Traditionally robin hood and his men are depicted wearing lincoln green clothes. Not much is known about the earliest such film, the 1908 robin hood and his merry men, but the first featurelength version, robin hood of 1922. Everyone is familiar with robin hood, the legendary outlaw who allegedly stole from the rich and gave to the poor according to english folklore. The merry adventures of robin hood away from them down the forest glade. Consisting of a series of episodes in the story of the engli. Robin of sherwood the life of robin hood was set in the era when king richard the lionheart went to the crusades l. But his heart was bitterly angry, for his blood was hot and youthful and prone to boil.

Now, well would it have been for him who had first spoken had he left robin hood alone. Find books like the merry adventures of robin hood from the worlds largest community of readers. Here is the second book in the new ladybird book series. Generations of young readers have thrilled to the legend of the noble outlaw of sherwood forest. Literature, much like the original ballads that deviates throughout the ages, is much more fluid with the story of robin hood, and weve compiled a few of our favorite robin hood books for.

The fact that robin hood is in the public domain means that many authors have given the wellknown story their own spin, which makes for entertaining reading. The history of the robin hood legend at the smithsonian. But many stories say he was born in ad 1160 in the village of locksley or loxley, which is sometimes in yorkshire as it is in the real world and other times in nottinghamshire. Robin hood books list of books by author robin hood. In the earliest tales, robin hood s name is robin hood.

Just like my list of king arthur books, this collection of stories features traditional recitations of the robin hood legend, as well as fantastical reimaginings and creative retellings. Books similar to the merry adventures of robin hood. Jun 28, 2018 put yourself in the mindset of merry old england, with these books featuring the legendary outlaw robin hood. Jan 23, 2020 this list of robin hood books will fuel their passion for stories of heroism and the rise of the common man in the face of injustice. The following 17 pages are in this category, out of 17 total. Asmr robin hood, the silver arrow vintage ladybird books. Okay, so one of our books is a dystopia, one is set in space, and there are just as many female as male robin hoods in this listits not exactly the same sherwood forest you might have heard about.

Is there a hero like robin hood who is the hero of the poor real or fictional, in books, tapes, or movies another similar hero of the poor is. So, if you are a fan of the hero of sherwood forest, then check out the following books like robin hood. Cornwells books can be similar in this manner but due to the character. An exciting story from the legend of robin hood, retold for for children growing in reading confidence and ability. The star of countless novels and moviesand discussions on his own historical validityrobin hood is deeply ingrained in the collective imagination of most of the population. Like holt, stephen knight has produced a comprehensive study of the english outlaw, with some newer information. Louis rheads bold robin hood and his outlaw band 1912 and paul. I got hold of a wonderful haul of hardbacked ladybird books in a charity shop and thought id. Consisting of a series of episodes in the story of the english outlaw robin hood and his band of merry men, the novel compiles traditional material into a coherent narrative in a colorful, invented old english idiom that preserves some flavor of the.

But if you like robin hood, definately read the outlaws of sherwood. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. A novel of robin hood the outlaw chronicles book 1 and millions of other. Do you know of any other historical fiction books that are similar to this one. When much middletons father is arrested by the evil sheriff of nottingham, much seeks the help of the mysterious outlaw, robin hood. Consisting of a series of episodes in the story of the english outlaw robin hood and his band of merry men, the novel compiles traditional material into. Robin hood, legendary outlaw hero of a series of english ballads, some of which date from at least as early as the 14th century.

See all books authored by robin hood, including robin hood baking festival cookbook, and opryland hotel nashville opryland hotel. Robin of sherwood the life of robin hood was set in the era when king richard the lionheart went to. This time around the origins of the robin hood stories are discussed. After pyle, robin hood became an increasingly popular subject for childrens books.