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by Robin Mckinley (Author) "A small vagrant breeze came from nowhere and barely flicked the feather tips as the arrow sped on its way ..." (more)
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McKinley brings to the Robin Hood legend a robustly romantic view. She renders it anew by fully developing the background and motive of each member of the merry band, from Robin's "crime" that sends him into the woods, to Marian's subterfuge as she straddles the worlds of the nobility and of the outlaws. Their habitations, foresting and thieving is explained, and McKinley, in a thoughtful afterword, reveals both her debt to and her differences with previous versions of the story. There is no reason, however, that readers of those stories might not enjoy this one as well. Although the author does fall into the politics indigenous only to the British isles, she presents a solid piece of tale-weaving, ingenious and ingenuous, causing readers to suspend belief willingly for a rousing good time. Ages 12-up.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Grade 9-12 Robin Hood is immortal, but in The Outlaws of Sherwood he doesn't quite come alive. McKinley's novelistic treatment expands the outlines of characters and episodes familiar to readers of Pyle. All is well in the Greenwood until the outlaws open their mouths: their speech and thoughts are a stiff, uneasy mix of ye-olde high seriousness and flip vernacular. McKinley's attempts to evoke the 12th-Century conflict with her wish to raise her characters' political and feminist consciousness do not work. The book moves slowly: there is action, but not enough for the sword-and-sorcery genre addicts; the romance between Robin and Marion hangs fire while he figures out that he can't tell her what to do; the dialogues are sometimes unwieldy and un-yeomanlike; the whole is unconvincing. Pyle's text may be stilted, but there are his wonderful pictures; even Roger Green's version (Penguin, 1984), albeit for a younger audience, has the merit of good pacing. Patricia Dooley, University of Washington, Seattle
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, Feb 23 2004
By CheshireCat (United States) - See all my reviews
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I'm not a very good "reviewer" but I can say I absolutely loved this book. From the moment I started the book I could not put it down. It was a fast, easy read that kept me interested the entire time. It had just enough romance to keep me satisfied (which really wasn't much at all) and enough action to keep me tense and on edge.

If you are into the Robin Hood scene then this book is a definite must read.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A realistic, vivid take, but not riveting., Feb 23 2004
By Anna Balasi (Jersey City, New Jersey United States) - See all my reviews
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This is a tale of Robin Hood and the beginnings of his Merrie Men (and Women); about how they came to be in Sherwood and how they made Robin the legend that he is.

Robin McKinley's take on our favorite outlaw is realistic, human and vividly written. Robin and the rest of his characters come alive with three-dimensional personalities: principled, flawed, inspirational, strong, subtle; they are fueled by the ideals of youth and the strength of conviction. The author makes the reader empathize, not merely sympathize, with the characters, understanding the plight of Saxons against an oppresive Norman society.

However, as much as the writing, narration and characterization is excellent, there is nothing distinctly compelling or different about the overall story itself. It does tell the stories of Robin Hood that we love most: The meeting with Little John on the narrow bridge, the "invitation" of the Knight to Robin's campfire, the appearance of Robin Hood in the Nottingham fair and besting all at archery... but while the creative twists sprinkled in each of these tales are evident, definitely most welcome in spite of myself, I must say that it wasn't all-together compelling.

I had expected much more, something newer, which was unfair of me, but at the wake of other tales about Robin Hood written by other authors, this one strikes me as being too cautious of altering the tradition of Robin Hood. For some, this may be considered a virtue. I plead no contest to that facet of retelling of old tales, but I always want something fresh; a freshness I've found in other contemporary Robin Hood stories.

Nonetheless, I would recommend reading this book right after thoroughly going over the *most traditional* of Robin Hood tales. It is excellently written, after all. And after this book, *then* you could go on to the Robin Hood tales that push the boundaries of the legend of this facinating outlaw.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A complex, but clear, retelling.... charming., Oct 16 2003
By Constance S. Edwards "constanceedwards" (Lafayette, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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In the interest of full disclosure, I must admit that I love Ms. McKinley's work, but this is my favorite of her tales. OofS is a lovingly written love-adventure-social justice tale that one can read to oneself in one's middle years, with one's teenagers, or to one's small children.... or all of the above.

I have read this to my babysitting charges (3 and 5) who adored it; with the teen fantasy readers' group at the library (13-16) and given it to my mother who asked for more!!

I hope you will enjoy it as much as we have.

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1.0 out of 5 stars This book is TERRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This book is an example of an auther trying to tell a classic tale but failing miserably! Bland carecters,and a horible plot line make this book a work of pure pap and drech! Lisez davantage
Published on Mar 25 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars couldn't be better
I've loved this book for years! I've probably read it 8 or 9 times and it doesn't get old. The author manages to take an old story and make it new, but without losing any of the... Lisez davantage
Published on Aug 29 2003 by Ashley Milford

5.0 out of 5 stars An escape and a reward
I love to read. Sometimes it becomes more of an obsession than a hobby and sometimes I replace normal friends and normal social activities with my fictional ones. Lisez davantage
Published on Jun 1 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing Piece
This is the classic tale of Robin Hood and his band of outlaws, rewritten in the style of one of my favorite authors, Robin McKinley. Lisez davantage
Published on May 26 2003 by hahaha38

5.0 out of 5 stars Soooooo Amazing!!
I love this book. Not only in Robin Hood my favourite fairy tale, this book gives him a real personality. And Marian's no wimp that has to be saved... Lisez davantage
Published on Jan 2 2003 by Sierra Y

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Rendition of the Classic Tale
I have long been a fan of Robin Hood and his friends, admired their noble purpose, and reveled in their narrow escapes from the Sheriff of Nottingham. Lisez davantage
Published on Nov 1 2002 by Top Dragon

5.0 out of 5 stars Not your normal Robin Hood, this one is better
I have read a few Robin Hood books, and seen a few movies. Robin is always portrayed as larger than life; the best archer, the cunning planner, the hero saving the Saxons from... Lisez davantage
Published on Oct 24 2002 by John Gromadzki

5.0 out of 5 stars My Kind of Heroine (not the drug)

I absolutely adored this book! It is some type of Robin Hood book god of idolatry, I love the portrayal of everyone! Maid Marian isn't the typical meek medeival maid! Lisez davantage
Published on Oct 18 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST!!!
this is THE BEST book I have read yet!!! it really got me started on reading robin hood stories. I looked at the cover and went "nope, looks to boring" then i ran out of books to... Lisez davantage
Published on Sep 21 2002

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing.
I will admit that it's wonderfully done and realistic, and for that it deserves more stars. But while I admire the craftsmanship and the beauty of this book, I am also a hopeless... Lisez davantage
Published on Jun 25 2002 by EA Blevins

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