The Adventures of Robin Hood (1956)

Initially, I wasn't too sure what to make of this. There's a lot of action going on, as everyone knows of Robin Hood, but the writing doesn't really have that sort of tone. And, because he collected the stories from the various places that they're found and put them essentially in order, to try to make a fairly chronological account come together to make a novel, some of it is a little repetetive and a little disjointed. But, I started to get a lot more into it more around halfway in, and found it more engaging. Plus I had no idea that the "real" Marion was so amazing!! All the movies stick her in the trite old damsel in distress role (ugh!), but as it turns out, she's every bit as badass as Robin, and probably even more clever. I was astonished, and thrilled! Also, Green put pieces from the old text/songs at the start of each "adventure," which I thought was interesting and clever.

This wasn't one of my top favorite reads, but I'm really glad that I picked it up, and I'd encourage others to do the same! ( )

Another battered and dog-eared book from my childhood, just as much a favourite as the King Arthur book by this author. Very accessible, easy for children to get into, and fun. ( )

I liked this edition because the author started out chapter with its corresponding lines from the ballads. ( )

This story is very exciting. But when I read ending of this book, I was sad.
I respect Robin Hood!! ( )

Welcome to Sherwood Forest, children.

Much as he did in his other books, Green has put together a version of the Robin Hood legend to make it a somewhat coherent or cohesive set of tales for the younger reader with some flow.

Definitely recommended.

http://notfreesf.blogspot.com/2008/03/adventures-of-robin-hood-roger-lancelyn.ht... ( )