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Robin Hood: legend, fairy tale romance, spectacle, honorable resistance to abusive power, action, pageantry, humor, the triumph of right over might, the exultation of the free spirit, the charm of the greenwood, and a nostalgia for a partly mythical age of chivalry. In her preface to her Robin Hood novel, McKinley quotes historian James C. Holt's thesis that "the tales of Robin Hood have always reflected what the teller and the audience needed him to be at the time of the telling (Outlaws, p. 282)." BOOKSBehlmer, Ruby (Ed.). The Adventures of Robin Hood. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin Press, 1979. The script for the 1938 Warner Brothers production of The Adventures of Robin Hood starring Errol Flynn with introduction. Cadnum, Michael. In a
Dark Wood. A terrific new retelling of the legend with a focus on Geoffrey, Sheriff of Nottingham and the universal struggle for the individual, for humanity, against the arbitrary confines of duty. Beautiful prose. Carpenter, Richard.
Robin of Sherwood. Novelization tie-in to British series Robin of Sherwood starring Michael Praed. Combines traditional elements with medieval mysticism and sorcery. There are three additional books with all four collected in The Complete Adventures of Robin of Sherwood by Richard Carpenter with Robin May and Anthony Horowitz (Puffin Books, 1990). (Series is available on video.) Chase, Nicholas.
Locksley. Entertaining retelling of the legend as it "might have actually happened." Cohen, Barbara. Robin
Hood and Little John. Exciting picture book with strong, lush art by David Ray. Creswick, Paul. Robin
Hood. One of the many editions to utilize N.C. Wyeth's rich artwork. Curry, Jane Louise. Robin Hood and His Merry Men. NY: Macmillan/Margaret K. McElderry, 1994. Gr. 3-5. For readers who can't manage the classic editions of Robin Hood, this chapter book and its sequel, Robin Hood in the Greenwood (1995), offer short, fluid retellings of the Robin Hood legends, featuring the usual cast and events. Early, Margaret.
Robin Hood. Briefly retells 14 episodes from the tales of Robin Hood with the formality of the telling suiting the styles of Early's full-page rich, medieval style paintings. Friesner, Esther. The
Sherwood Game. Science fiction novel in which Robin Hood and his band are smart, self-aware computer programs who get up to their old tricks in the real world. Furlong, Monica.
Robin's Country. Gr. 4-6. Dummy, a mute, abused servant, escapes into Sherwood Forest, where he falls, literally, into the home of Robin Hood and his men, giving readers a view of Marian as tomboy, happy in men's clothing, and Robin as a man who thrives on recklessness. Gemmell, David.
Morningstar. A retelling of the Robin Hood tale utilizing magical elements. When Jarek Mace inadvertently aids the Highland people, he finds himself hailed as the legendary hero, Morningstar, returned to his people. Known to his companion, Owen Odell, as an outlaw, bandit, and heartless thief, Jarek Mace grabs the opportunity to change his persona and income as he and his companions assume the hero's mantle. Godwin, Parke. Sherwood series.
In this richly detailed story set at the time of the Norman conquest of the Saxons, Robin Hood illustrates the Saxon resistance to William the Conqueror's domination of Saxons and Celts. The Sheriff of Nottingham, charged with forcing William the Conqueror's laws on the Saxons, brands Robin Hood an outlaw for holding on to Saxon ideas of honor and law. Events conspire to make sworn enemies temporary allies as Robin Hood formally enters the rebellion against the invaders.
Now middle-aged, Robin Hood fiercely opposes absolute rule of free English men by any monarch. His campaign progresses from local strife to the protection of England from foreign invaders. Green, Roger Lancelyn. The Adventures of Robin Hood. Everyman's Library, 1994. Green, Simon. Robin Hood: The Prince of Thieves. NY: Berkeley, 1991. The novelization tie-in to Kevin Costner's film of the same name. A bit less painful and more interesting than watching the movie! Greenberg, Martin (Ed.).
The Fantastic Adventures of Robin Hood. Thirteen original stories feature Robin Hood and his Merry Men in settings both on and off Earth. Includes fantasy, science fiction, horror, and mystery stories. Holt, James C. Robin
Hood. Kluger, Richard. The
Sheriff of Nottingham. Assigned by King John as Sheriff of Nottingham, Philip Mark mitigates King John's tyrannical orders, balancing between the excesses of the king and the rebellious gentry. Circumstances force Philip to ally with Robin until political evolution forces them into opposition. McGovern, Ann. Robin Hood of Sherwood Forest. Apple, 1991. McKinley, Robin. The
Outlaws of Sherwood. Very popular with young adults, especially girls. Romantically retold, this novel retains only the legends setting and characters. Robin Hood is portrayed as a sensitive, self-doubting, stubborn, pragmatic, non-macho, and average hero. The characters of the other members of his band of outlaws are more fully developed than in most versions. Marion is the better archer and more intelligent. She creates the legend. Miles, Bernard. Robin Hood: His Life & Legend. Mooser, Stephen.
Young Marian's Adventure in Sherwood Forest. Morpurgo, Michael.
Robin of Sherwood. Gr. 4-6. In this tale within a tale, Morpurgo conjures up familiar characters and events, changing many from their traditional versions, as a modern-day boy finds certain relics among the roots of a fallen tree and faints, only to dream of Robin Hood and his adventures. Great illustrations. Philip, Neil.
Eyewitness Classics: Robin Hood. Illustrated with color artwork and wide margins that include color photographs, drawings, and facts that supplement the text. Includes double-page spreads that provide historical background on topics such as archery and religious life. Pyle, Howard. The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood. Originally published by Charles Scribner's Sons in 1883. There are many reprints of this classic with and without Pyle's original artwork. It remains one of my favorites with language that is a joy to read and sets the mood for a basically merry retelling (although take the warning on the epilogue seriously!). Emphasis on Robin's ironic view of justice and the Everyman. Roberson, Jennifer.
Lady of the Forest. Focus is on Marion. Suitors assail Marion upon her father's death. As her attraction for Robert of Locksley grows, Marion eschews her father's deathbed wish and William deLacey's advances by citing her status as a ward of the captive king, Richard the Lionhearted. When Will Scarlet kidnaps Marion, Little John and Robert rush to her rescue. Robert rebels against Prince John's authority in loyalty to King Richard. Salvatore, R.A. The
Sword of Bedwyr. Singer, Marilyn. Lizzie Silver of Sherwood Forest. NY: Harper & Row, 1986. Tomlinson, Theresa. Child of the May. Gr. 6-10. Sequel to The Forestwife. Story revolves around 15-year-old Magda, daughter of John and apprentice to Marian. _____. The Forestwife. NY: Dell, 1993. Gr. 8-12. Although she uses the Robin Hood legends as a springboard, Tomlinson's hero is not the prince of thieves, but Marian, who becomes the benevolent Green Lady of the forest after fleeing to the forest to escape an arranged marriage. Lovely. Voigt, Cynthia.
Jackaroo. Gr. 8-10. Although not part of Robin Hood legend, Voigt's tale has the same appeal as it follows the fortunes of 16-year-old Gwyn, a medieval innkeeper's daughter who takes on the identity of a masked legendary hero, Jackaroo, whose brave deeds for the poor have always inspired hope in harsh times. Williams, Marcia. The Adventures of Robin Hood. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press, 1995. Uses a lively comic-strip style to tell 11 action-packed adventures. The storyline plays straightman to the zany characters and their humorous asides. Good read aloud. Wu, William. The
Robin Hood Ambush. Written for young adults. Takes place in 2061 AD and 1189 AD. Three friends, Bob, Allan, and Will, head back to 1189 for a vacation to see King Richard the Lionhearted crowned. They discover a corrupt Time Patrolman altering history to build an evil empire. The three boys wish Robin Hood would appear to help but know he was only a myth. No one else knows it, however, so arming themselves with longbows, quarterstaffs, and tales of Robin Hood, they set out to battle the Time Patrolman's scheme with a legend from the past. ROBIN HOOD MOVIES1922, Robin Hood, Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. (silent film) 1938, The Adventures of Robin Hood, Errol Flynn. (still the best!) 1976, Robin & Marion, Sean Connery and Audrey Hepburn. 1991, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Kevin Costner. 1991, Robin Hood, Patrick Bergin. (In U.S. released only for T.V. and on video. Much better than the Costner effort. Bergin is an angry and dangerous rouge.) pMen in Tights, Mel Brooks. (a parody) T.V. SHOWS1980s British series, Robin of Sherwood, starring Michael Praed and later Jason Connery. Available on video. 1990s Warner Brother's International, The New Adventures of Robin Hood. (web fansite at http://www.outlaws.interspeed.net). |
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