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melissa_isreading's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
saltyy_sarah's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jules1994's review against another edition
4.0
4.0 Stars.
I have always been fascinated with Robin Hood and wanted to read some of the stories written about him for quite some time now, though finding a book and author who portrayed the whole saga as reliably as possible overwhelmed me. I found this edition of Green in a secondhand store in New Zealand for 50 cents and couldn’t resist, because at a price like that you can’t really go wrong.
Though I liked the book, it obviously is aimed at younger readers or people only interested in an overview on the topic, and so the various chapters were kept short and to the point. It made me realise I’d like to read a more in-depth story, almost something like a novel about the legends of Robin Hood and Maid Marian and the Outlaws of Sherwood Forest. Have to have a look around for that. For the start this book was a nice introduction!
I have always been fascinated with Robin Hood and wanted to read some of the stories written about him for quite some time now, though finding a book and author who portrayed the whole saga as reliably as possible overwhelmed me. I found this edition of Green in a secondhand store in New Zealand for 50 cents and couldn’t resist, because at a price like that you can’t really go wrong.
Though I liked the book, it obviously is aimed at younger readers or people only interested in an overview on the topic, and so the various chapters were kept short and to the point. It made me realise I’d like to read a more in-depth story, almost something like a novel about the legends of Robin Hood and Maid Marian and the Outlaws of Sherwood Forest. Have to have a look around for that. For the start this book was a nice introduction!
rcsreads's review against another edition
3.0
Surprisingly boring given the subject matter. It did pick up a little in the second half as the death toll increased but it was just a bit meh.
cathy_acasefullofbooks's review against another edition
5.0
After trudging through Howard Pyle's Robin Hood, this book was so refreshing! A basic Robin Hood story with language that is easy to read. This book was just what I was looking for in a classic Robin Hood novel.
kateshorten's review against another edition
3.0
This was the first book I chose to read in my Puffin children’s classics collection. I didn’t know a whole lot about Robin Hood going into it (mainly what I knew from the show Once Upon a Time). It took me nearly two months to read this as I felt I never fully got into it and wasn’t motivated by it enough to read consistently.
Overall I thought it was fine, I usually like medieval stories on screen but maybe I don’t as much in books. I liked the characters and some of the stories throughout and I really enjoyed the ending but I do think it just wasn’t fully for me, I can definitely see why it is a classic though.
Overall I thought it was fine, I usually like medieval stories on screen but maybe I don’t as much in books. I liked the characters and some of the stories throughout and I really enjoyed the ending but I do think it just wasn’t fully for me, I can definitely see why it is a classic though.
daniellemichael's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fun, classic adventure tale, with inspiration and history taken from the many tales, legends and myths of Robin Hood. I enjoyed learning more about Robin Hood and his band of merry men. This book addressed the political climate during this era in England, which I wasn’t expecting, but found quite interesting. The beginning and end of this book were fast paced and I really enjoyed them. The middle, however, read like a collection of short stories and was a little slower. The characters were fun to read about, my favorite of which being Maid Marian. She was truly a bada** and I wish she would have been more prevalent in the book. The setting of Sherwood Forest was one of my favorite parts about the book and is a place I have always been enchanted with. I was surprised at how dark parts of this book were and the ending really got me. Overall, I had a good time reading this book and look forward to reading more about Robin Hood in the future.
bluelillybooks's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed these tales of Robin Hood! Can't wait to watch the Disney movie again now
readingthroughthelists's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
My students loved this book; as their teacher, I had more reservations.
First, I salute Green’s effort to compile the many Robin Hood tales and legends into one continuous, internally consistent narrative. Each chapter of the book is essentially its own individual ballad/play/story, which made it perfect for reading and discussion with my 4th-5th graders. (I assigned them one chapter session, which turned out to be the perfect amount for a 45 min. class).
However, some of the incorporated material fits better than others. (Seriously, what is Ivanhoe doing here??) Additionally, the book is suffused with a strong current of 1950’s conservatism which contrasts oddly with the story of the *checks notes* outlaw who robs the rich to feed the poor. But go off about how reading Robin Hood shouldn’t turn you into a socialist or something.
This being said, my students’ love for the book eventually brought me around and we had some fabulous discussions of the text. For this reason, it comes highly recommended.
First, I salute Green’s effort to compile the many Robin Hood tales and legends into one continuous, internally consistent narrative. Each chapter of the book is essentially its own individual ballad/play/story, which made it perfect for reading and discussion with my 4th-5th graders. (I assigned them one chapter session, which turned out to be the perfect amount for a 45 min. class).
However, some of the incorporated material fits better than others. (Seriously, what is Ivanhoe doing here??) Additionally, the book is suffused with a strong current of 1950’s conservatism which contrasts oddly with the story of the *checks notes* outlaw who robs the rich to feed the poor. But go off about how reading Robin Hood shouldn’t turn you into a socialist or something.
This being said, my students’ love for the book eventually brought me around and we had some fabulous discussions of the text. For this reason, it comes highly recommended.