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The Adventures of Robin Hood

by Roger Lancelyn Green · 1956

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Robin Hood is champion of the poor and oppressed against the cruel power of Prince John and the brutal Sheriff of Nottingham. He takes refuge with his Merrie Men in the vast Sherwood Forest, emerging time and again to outwit his enemies with daring and panache. This classic version brings sense and clarity as well as excitement to the varied myths, ballads and legends about Robin's adventures.

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childrensyoung adultmiddle grade
Length
medium · 320 pages

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