Robin of Sherwood Overview

Michael Morpurgo
This Study Guide consists of approximately 14 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Robin of Sherwood.

Robin of Sherwood Overview

Michael Morpurgo
This Study Guide consists of approximately 14 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Robin of Sherwood.
This section contains 179 words
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Robin of Sherwood retells legends of Robin Hood in a format and approach especially suitable for the younger reader. It appeals to this audience with crisp prose, short chapters, evocative and plentiful illustrations, and a few unique twists to the standard material. The inclusion of a modern boy whose discovery of the outlaw's relics draws him into the main narrative through a timetravel or -vision device is the most intriguing of these.

Once the focus turns to Sherwood Forest, exciting scenes are painted with both words and pictures. The reader can easily visualize Robin's panicked flight into the forest, Friar Tuck's challenge to carry him across the bridge, and the Sheriff's archery contest. There is also a glimpse into what makes Robin the band's leader even when he is quite young. He is daring, but he also ponders the best way to keep the Outcasts safe in the...

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