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What if standing up for justice means living outside the law?
In medieval England, castles and abbeys stand amid a land of tax collectors and hungry villagers. Robin Hood finds his place beneath the trees of Sherwood Forest. A skilled archer and cheerful leader, he challenges unjust power and shares with the poor what greed takes from them.
Paul Creswick gathers old ballads and tales into an adventure of loyal friends, bold contests and narrow escapes. Little John meets Robin on a bridge where neither will yield. Will Scarlet, Friar Tuck and Alan-a-Dale join the company, while the Sheriff of Nottingham schemes to catch its leader. Wit and courage stand against his traps.
What you’ll discover
- A narrow bridge encounter Meet Robin and Little John where strength collides with a stubborn refusal to step aside.
- Friends beneath the trees Find music, hearty company and loyalty among the outlaws who gather in Sherwood.
- The sheriff's waiting traps Follow a contest of cunning as Nottingham's greedy sheriff tries to capture Robin.
- A bow and courage Enter archery contests where Robin's skill gives the forest adventure its sharp edge.
- Justice beyond the law Explore what honor means when those who enforce the law serve the powerful.
Is it for you?
This book suits readers who love adventure, archery, merry companions and a clear fight between right and wrong. It is a fine first step into English legend for young people and for anyone who wants a gentle classic. If you want gritty realism or complex history, you may find it less suited.
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The key ideas, in the 15-minute summary
- A good man becomes an outlaw
- Strength meets strength on a narrow bridge
- The merry band gathers in Sherwood
- The sheriff schemes and the archers compete
- Justice, honor and sharing with the poor
- How the tale is told and why it lasts
Who’s who
- Robin HoodA skilled archer and cheerful leader who lives in Sherwood Forest and defends the poor against unjust rulers.
- Little JohnA tall, strong man who first meets Robin as a rival and becomes his closest and most loyal friend.
- Will ScarletA lively, quick member of the outlaw band who fights beside Robin in the forest.
- Friar TuckA hearty churchman who loves good food and company and fights as boldly as any outlaw.
- Alan-a-DaleA young minstrel who brings music to the band and whose love story wins Robin's help.
- Maid MarianA brave woman connected with Robin in the legend, who stands for love and courage in the greenwood.
- The Sheriff of NottinghamThe greedy local officer who hunts Robin and sets traps to catch him, but is often outwitted.
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A good man becomes an outlaw
The legend opens in a England where the law often serves the powerful. Robin Hood is a young man of skill and spirit, at home in the forest and sure with a bow. In the tales, he is forced out of ordinary life and takes refuge in Sherwood Forest, near the town of Nottingham. From that moment he is an outlaw, with a price on his head and the sheriff's men searching for him.
The key point is that Robin does not choose crime out of greed. The story presents him as a man who will not bow to unfair rule. The forest becomes his home and his shelter, a place with its own rules and its own sense of fairness. Readers learn early that this outlaw has a code.
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Paul Creswick
1866–1947 · British children's writer
Paul Creswick (1866–1947) was a British writer who lived in England during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. He wrote novels and stories for young readers, including historical fiction and adventure stories. His book Robin Hood was first published in 1902 and was later issued with illustrations by N. C. Wyeth.
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What is Robin Hood by Paul Creswick about?
It retells the legend of Robin Hood, an outlaw archer in Sherwood Forest who gathers a loyal band, defies the Sheriff of Nottingham and helps the poor. It is a series of linked adventures built from old English tales.
Is Robin Hood a true story?
No. Robin Hood comes from medieval ballads and folk tales, and historians have not found a single real man behind them. The legend grew over centuries, and Creswick's book is a retelling of those stories.
Who are the Merry Men in Robin Hood?
They are the outlaws who live with Robin in Sherwood Forest. Well-known members include Little John, Will Scarlet, Friar Tuck and the minstrel Alan-a-Dale. They share food, danger and a code of loyalty.
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