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What if the man outside the law is the one who stands up for justice?
In Sherwood Forest, Robin Hood makes a home beyond the reach of those who misuse their power. A master archer and a friend to the poor, he gathers the Merry Men around him. Bertha E. Bush's Stories of Robin Hood brings together the old English tales of his courage, loyalty, and quick wit.
The Sheriff of Nottingham keeps laying plans to catch Robin, while strangers test the outlaw's strength, skill, and humor. Rivals can become companions, and friendship matters as much as a steady bow. With Little John, Friar Tuck, and Will Scarlet among the greenwood company, these lively stories ask what justice means when the law serves the rich.
What you’ll discover
- A home in Sherwood Enter the forest where an outlaw finds a new life and gathers loyal friends.
- Rivals who become friends Enjoy contests of strength and wit that turn strangers into companions.
- The Sheriff's schemes Follow Robin as he outwits the ruler determined to catch him.
- The Merry Men Meet faithful Little John, hearty Friar Tuck, and brave Will Scarlet.
- Justice for the poor Explore a legend where courage means helping others and challenging unjust power.
Who will love it
For young readers, parents reading aloud, and anyone who enjoys the Robin Hood legend in a clear, quick form, with bold adventures, loyal friends, and a hero who stands up for the poor.
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- An outlaw makes the forest his home
- Friends are won by courage and good humor
- The Sheriff schemes and Robin outwits him
- What the legend values and how it is told
Who’s who
- Robin HoodThe outlaw leader of Sherwood Forest, a master archer who shares with the poor and stands against unjust power.
- Little JohnRobin's tall, strong, and faithful companion, who joins the band and stays loyal through its adventures.
- Friar TuckA hearty, good-humored friar who lives among the outlaws and proves a match for them in strength and spirit.
- Will ScarletOne of the Merry Men, a brave and dependable follower of Robin in the greenwood.
- The Sheriff of NottinghamThe local ruler who hates the outlaws and keeps laying plans to catch Robin Hood.
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In Sherwood Forest, Robin Hood and his loyal friends pit courage and wit against a scheming Sheriff's power.
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An outlaw makes the forest his home
The legend begins with a man who has been pushed outside the law and who finds a new life in Sherwood Forest. Robin Hood is the name at the center of every tale. In the stories he is a skilled archer, a cheerful leader, and a man who cannot bear to see the weak ill treated.
The forest is more than a hiding place. It is a kind of kingdom with its own rules, where a poor traveler may find a meal and a rich one may find himself asked to pay for it. Retellings of this legend show the greenwood as free, green, and full of friends, in sharp contrast to the cold halls of the men who rule the land.
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What is Stories of Robin Hood about?
It retells the English legend of Robin Hood, an outlaw in Sherwood Forest who leads a band of loyal friends, helps the poor, and outwits the Sheriff of Nottingham in short adventure tales.
Who are the Merry Men?
The Merry Men are Robin Hood's band of followers in Sherwood Forest. Well-known members include Little John, Friar Tuck, and Will Scarlet. They share his life in the greenwood and his cause.
Is Robin Hood a true story?
Robin Hood is a legend, not a proven historical person. His tales grew from medieval English ballads and stories, and Bush retells that tradition rather than reporting real events.
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