In honor of the new robin hood movie weve compiled a list of our must read robin hood books that retell and reimagine his story. A selection of best robin hood fiction in novels and short stories. Are there any books on robin hood for adult readers. A key reason is the art, pyles drawings are classic examples of american illustration gorgeous to look at. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. A long time ago, in england, the legend of robin hood was born. From st bees head to robin hood s bay wainwright walkers edition by alfred wainwright and chris jesty 6 jul 2017. A young adult retelling, this tale focuses on young matty.
This book uses old english and tells the story of robin hood in such a wonderful way, until i read this book robin hood was just a fictional character to me almost like a superhero but this book made him so real and all the characters too, the pictures are charming and its a book. Part of the usborne young reading level two series for readers who have just started reading alone. The outlaw of folktales in a young adult fairytale romance by. Filled with action, disguises and humor, the book does not leave anybody indifferent and it is no surprise that it has remained a household favorite. Hidden was released in uk, australia nz on march and in june in the usa.
But his heart was bitterly angry, for his blood was hot and youthful and prone to boil. 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. Lady of sherwood is a unique young adult retelling of the beloved robin hood legend. Robin hood books and retellings what do we do all day. Specially rewritten for young children, the story features wellknown characters including maid. See all books authored by howard pyle, including the merry adventures of robin hood of great renown in nottinghamshire, and the story of king arthur and his knights, and more on. Lady of legend is a 2012 historical adventure by r. Now, well would it have been for him who had first spoken had he left robin hood alone. Make offer robin hood of sherwood forest mcgovern scholastic young reader softcover book. The classic adventures of the girl who became robin hood. Together they become maid marian and robin hood as they fight. Being one of the first cohesive books about robin hood, the merry adventures of robin hood, is the most prominent version recognized by international audiences and a source for cinema adaptations. The outlaws of sherwood by robin mckinley, wolfs head by steven a.
Check out our giveaways and exclusive cover reveals for the latest in ya releases. A gory and dark take on robin hood and the more that i read i started to realize that i had never seen robin hood. The null field network was supposed to be the answer to poverty, to war, to prosperity at any cost and for a moment it was, powering the world with the flip of a switch. I tried looking on amazon but they have children editions. 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. Robin hood robin hood and little john rob prince john. And although it is interesting, it didnt get a good pace until about 70% through. Robin hood books that reignite our love of the famous. Gaughen i cant take the credit for recommending this robin hood. Filled with action and romance, this new series follows a teenage heroine through her fantastic, yet dangerous adventures. Walker mcspadden 18741960 robin hood is a heroic outlaw in english folklore. Lady of the forest by jennifer roberson, my rogue, my ruin by amalie howard, lady of sherwood by jennifer.
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. If there is one book to answer both questions great, but i remember that in case of. Robin makes a daring raid on the castle of the evil sheriff of nottingham in order to rescue the prisoners held inside. A young adult book that has a feminist take on the robin hood legend. The legendary outlaw and his merry men spring to life again, thrilling young readers with feats of daring and valor.
Young marians adventures in sherwood forest girls to the rescue. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. According to legend, he was a highly skilled archer and swordsman. 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. I dont think ive ever read any robin hood retelling or any robin hood book for that matter, but i like the story so im curious about this one. Check out our giveaways and exclusive cover reveals for. Hidden, the first of three young adult paranormal fantasy books written by marianne curley. When much middletons father is arrested by the evil sheriff of nottingham, much seeks the help of the mysterious outlaw, robin hood. Yet nifi also changed everyone it touched, unlocking superhuman. Can robin break into the sheriffs castle and steal his glittering treasure. In some versions of the legend, he is depicted as being of noble birth, and in modern retellings he is sometimes depicted as having fought in the. The other day, i bought the once and future king and i said to myself today, is there any robin hood book that is made for adult readers. Robin hood retellings and histories kristen mcquinn nov 20, 2017 robin hood is another one of those legends along with arthurian legend that grabbed my attention from a young age. Read your way through this list of 162 young adult books that are all retellings or reimaginings of popular classic literature, myths, fairy tales and shakespearean plays.
The merry adventures of robin hood away from them down the forest glade. A young adult retelling, this tale focuses on young matty and her friend fynn. Howard pyles merry adventures of robin hood remains the gold standard of robin hood childrens books even a century after its original publication. Howard pyle books list of books by author howard pyle. This is one of those books you dont want to talk about too much for fear of giving anything away or informing reader opinion, but its a dark, fascinating interpretation of the tale and relationships within. Your disney opinions will reveal which young adult novel you should binge read. Filled with action and romance, this new series follows a teenage. Adventures of robin hood at usborne childrens books. Robin hood lived in sherwood forest where he practiced archery and defended the poor f. Includes picture books, chapter books and ya retellings of the heroic outlaw and his band of merry men. As an adult, there are more subtle nuances to it i appreciate. As a show coproduced by hannabarbera the other companystudio being cinar, this is the second hannabarbera production loosely based on the legendary english outlaw. Coloring book for kids and adults, activity book, great starter book for children coloring book for adults relaxation and for kids ages.
A list of robin hood books scholarly tomes, childrens books and modern novels, tv. The age of heroes, saints, and psychopaths is over, and humanity stands on the brink of oblivion. Older chapter books from usborne books and more youtube. Or maybe i should ask, could you recommend me two books. Robin hood is given a fresh, feminine twist in this romantic retelling from the point of view of will scarlet a rip. The first was the special, the adventures of robin hood nik, which as with disneys robin hood, featured anthropomorphized, talking animal characters. When i discovered a relatively new series of books based on the robin hood legend, i was immediately interested. An exciting story from the legend of robin hood, retold for for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Your disney opinions will reveal which young adult novel. Robin hood in this book is the saviour of the nation. The merry adventures of robin hood of great renown in nottinghamshire is an 1883 novel by the american illustrator and writer howard pyle. Want great book recommendations in your inbox every week.
This robin hood retelling includes both new and traditional characters e. Presenting ya retellings an epic infographic brought to you by epic reads. Lawhead, the outlaws of sherwood by robin mckinley, scarlet by a. Robin hood is another one of those legends along with arthurian legend that grabbed my attention from a young age. Robin hood books that reignite our love of the famous english. Can you please recommend me the best adult or young adult book about robin hood. Scarlet scarlet book, books young adult, robin hood. Robin hood s widow the robin hood trilogy book 2 by olivia longueville and j. Includes the axel and beast series, robin hood and king arthur graphic novels, ej12, the. The sheriff of nottingham is rich enough to become king. I cant take the credit for recommending this robin hood reimagining in which the role of will scarlet belongs to a woman in disguise. Robin hood is a legendary heroic outlaw originally depicted in english folklore and subsequently featured in literature and film. Only one man can stop him the daring outlaw robin hood.
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