Regarding The Adventures of Robin Hood

The Adventures of Robin Hood, by Roger Lancelyn Green, follows the adventures of one of the most famous outlaws of all time. King Richard the Lionheart of England is off at the Crusades and his evil brother John has all but proclaimed himself king. Robin, Maid Marian, and the Merry Men of Sherwood (including Little John, Friar Tuck, and Will Scarlet) continually outwit Sir Guy of Gisbourne, the Sheriff of Nottingham, and Prince John himself as they steal from the rich to give to the poor.

Pros: I love the story of Robin Hood! In my opinion, Robin is the quintessential hero. He saves damsels in distress, helps the poor, and outduels villains without breaking a sweat. Maid Marian is awesome in this book - tough without being too tomboyish. Friar Tuck and Little John are both great.

Cons: There are very, very few clergy or religious who are portrayed as good people. Marian actually dresses as a man once or twice. I highly doubt a woman in the Middle Ages would have done that.

My Rating: OK (violence, a creepy witch)

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