Robin Hood with Lots of Dogs (Dog-Eared Classics) - Softcover

Edwards, Frank B; Bianchi, John; Edwards, Mickey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1894323084 ISBN 13: 9781894323086

Publisher: Pokeweed Press, 1999

Synopsis

Young Robin dreams of becoming one of the King's foresters but a single mistake changes his life forever. Goaded into shooting a royal deer to prove his skills as an archer, Robin is declared a criminal and is forced to flee to the safety of Sherwood Forest. There he finds dozens of others hiding from the evil Sheriff of Nottingham but, unlike the others, he vows to fight the injustice around him and help the less fortunate.

The book relates some of Robin's classic exploits and introduces many of the Merry Band's characters while also presenting a story about correcting mistakes and defending honor. The illustrations capture some of the shadowy moodiness of earlier editions of this oft-told tale and gives Bianchi a chance to show off his incredible range as an illustrator who can bridge the gap between cartoons and classic painting.

About this title

About the Author:

Versatile and prolific, Frank B. Edwards has written 23 children's books (for ages 3 to 12), including juvenile novels, picture books and early readers. His first novel, "Frogger", was nominated for a Silver Birch Award. Frank's humorous picture books are popular with children, parents and teachers alike.

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.:

Having escaped from the Sheriff of Nottingham, Robin Hood meets his new friend Little John at a crossroads where he is forced to accept that he has been unjustly declared a criminal. . .

Little John was waiting for Robin at a crossroads in Sherwood Forest that evening and greeted him with a hearty pat on the back.

"Well, here is the scoundrel known as Robin Hood, who disrupted the Sheriff's tournament this afternoon," he laughed. "You have become a valuable friend, indeed, for there is a large reward on your head."

Poor Robin felt miserable; his encounter with the deer and the Sheriff had changed his life forever. "My future is ruined," he sighed. "By morning, every soldier and forester in the county will be searching for me."

"Don't worry about your future, young pup. Sherwood offers many places to hide," soothed Little John. "Besides, you are a fine archer and a fearless fighter and much too nice a fellow to join the King's foresters. We can become thieves and prosper together without ever leaving the forest."

"But I cannot steal," said Robin. "It isn't right."

"Too late for such talk now," howled Little John. "We have the Sheriff's gold in our pockets, and you have slain one of the King's deer. Sadly, there is no justice for poor dogs like us - only bad laws and empty bowls."

"Then we shall fix that," cried Robin. "Let us become honorable thieves. We will punish the bad and reward the good. And when we find gold, we will give it to those who need it the most."

And with that declaration, the two friends swore an oath of loyalty and melted into the greenery of Sherwood Forest.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pokeweed Press
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 1894323084
• ISBN 13: 9781894323086
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32