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The Outlaws of Sherwood
The Outlaws of Sherwood
Author: Robin McKinley
The eternally engaging story of Robin Hood has been re-imagined here with very real, appealing characters moving through a fast-paced tale of drama and intrigue set in 12th-century England. Young Robin is a sub-apprentice forester, alone in the world but for his friends, Marian and Much. Getting a rare day off to enjoy the treats of the Nottingh...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780441644513
ISBN-10: 0441644511
Publication Date: 1989
Pages: 288
Reading Level: Young Adult
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4 stars, based on 132 ratings
Publisher: Ace
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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reviewed The Outlaws of Sherwood on + 287 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Robin McKinley's retellings are usually great fun, and this book is no exception. It might not be my favorite McKinley book, but it is still an excellent read!
reviewed The Outlaws of Sherwood on + 41 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
A Fresh twist on an old tale. If you're of the generation that grew up with Robinhood, you'll appreciate Robin McKinley's spin off. DG
sarabeth4 avatar reviewed The Outlaws of Sherwood on + 9 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
No surprises in this retelling of the traditional Robin Hood tale, but the characters are full-bodied and real, and McKinley will transport you into the heart of Sherwood Forest for a while. Enjoyable read.
moonivy285 avatar reviewed The Outlaws of Sherwood on + 63 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
A fine take on the traditional tale.
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The highest McKinley books in my tastes are the Beauty ones, followed by Sunshine- or alongside Sunshine. But this book isn't far behind. Good characters, interesting storyline, humor, well played emotional scenes without overdoing it, and well desrcibed action scenes. I let my 11 yr old read this.
On the way to living life according to his own plans, Robin becomes an outlaw instead. He encounters loyal friends and the frustration that comes with arguing with them all the time, lol, and faces one enemy after another as each conflict prepares him for the next one.
Really well done book.
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An excellent and believable retelling of Robin Hood, with the talented story telling that can be expected of Mckinley. This Robin is likable because he is so very human, and flawed as such a character should be.

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