Sherwood: Original Stories from the World of Robin Hood
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| Rating | : | 4.93 (685 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0698119533 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-31 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The renowned hero of the people is alive in the heart of the forest and in the minds of eight of today's most respected fantasy authors who weave enchanting new stories about Robin Hood, past and present. With stories by Maxine Trottier, Anna Kirwan, Nancy Springer, Timons Esaias, Robert J. Harris, Mary Frances Zambreno, and Adam Stemple. These tales promise to charm and delight Robin Hood fans young and old. Welcome to Sherwood Forest, where legends loom large among the ancient trees, and stories of Robin Hood and his band of merry men abound. "Clever application of folkloric elements to original stories combined with smooth writing will enliven the imaginations of all Robin Hood enthusiasts." (School Library Journal ). Edited by Jane Yolen
Great new stories for a new generation! Katie-Beth I first picked this book up at the age of twelve and fell in love. Seven years later I just finished reading it again and I found that several years and many versions of Robin Hood later, I love this book now as much as I loved it when I was twelve. I especially recommend the last short story in the book. The book is composed of various origin. "New look at old outlaw" according to A Customer. If you've read lots of books about Robin Hood before, then this book will be especially good for you, although others will like it too. One of the problem with Robin Hood books is that they get repetitive, and one of the great things about this book is that the authors take what they already know about the outlaw, and then uses that to write t. R. M. Fisher said "Perhaps She Will Meet Some Forest Sprite and Fall In Love With Him". "Sherwood" is a collection of eight short stories all based around the legends of Robin Hood. Edited by long-time Hood aficionado Jane Yolen, most of the stories centre on original or minor characters that are in some way related to Robin and his Merry Men. Judging by the "About the Authors" segment at the back of the book, all the contributor
Offer this to readers after Robin McKinley's Outlaws of Sherwood (Greenwillow, 1988), Monica Furlong's Robin's Country (Knopf, 1995), Theresa Tomlinson's Forestwife (1995) and Child of the May (1998), and Michael Cadnum's In a Dark Wood (1998, all Orchard).Nancy Call, Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Aptos, CA Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. Clever application of folkloric elements to original stories combined with consistency and smooth writing will enliven the imaginations of all Robin Hood enthusiasts. From School Library Journal Grade 4-9-Nine short stories about Robin Hood and his legacy are chronologically presented, from Yolen's tale of his mystical birth to Adam Stemple's story of Robin's adventurous spirit redistributing wealth through the Internet. While the compilation may lack the poignancy and depth of human perception found in some full-length works, and hero worship and villain vilification create one-sided characters, all of the writers