WebThe Outlaws of Sherwood is a retelling of the Robin Hood legend by Robin McKinley. Hardcover: Greenwillow Books, 1988Paperback: Ace Books, 1989. WebThe Outlaws of Sherwood - Summary Summary Robin is on his way to meet his friends Marian, a noblewoman, and Much, the miller's son, at the Nottingham Fair. Language: English. As he leaves an archery contest, someone shoots at him and only just misses. It would be nice to see more of Cecil again. And what would we do with a golden arrow? In their attempt to take Robin down, he strikes back with an arrow that kills one of the men (Robin was aiming at the mans leg; his lack of archery skill backfires on him in a deadly way here, though it may have saved his life). Marian wears a disguise and wins the contest. True to form, her Robin is not the typical Robin of legend. Its mostly a pleasant and enjoyable read, but theres an extremely violent and bloody battle toward the end that is rather harrowing. WebThe Outlaws of Sherwood Robin McKinley. Publishers Weekly reviews vary in length, with all focusing on a synopsis of the book and a look at the quality of writing. "Why, for the golden arrow," said Marian. Robin's friends Marian and Much convince him to become an outlaw. Their conflicts, their challenges, their courage, complaints, and their fearsAnd all with Robin McKinleys usual deft and light touch. Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt. She has a pretty and suitable English accent and does a good job with both female and male characters. WebPaperback: Ace Books, 1989. The Outlaws of Sherwood - Summary A young girl searching for the worlds within books. The second date is today's WebHe knows his own life is forfeit. Robin Hood's Adventures Summary One forester is accidentally killed. [1][2] In McKinley's afterword, she says, "The retellings through the centuries have echoed concurrent preoccupations." Favorite authors include Lois McMaster Bujold, Brandon Sanderson, Robin McKinley, Connie Willis, Isaac Asimov, Larry Niven, Megan Whalen Turner, Patricia McKillip, Mary Stewart, Ilona Andrews, and Susanna Clarke. The Outlaws of Sherwood But the money was useful; as one of the youngest sub-apprentice foresters in the King's Forest of Nottingham, he barely earned coin enough to feed himselfin fact he didn't earn even that, and he was struggling as well to keep title to his father's small holding.
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