- Library Binding: 139 pages
- Publisher: Alfred a Knopf (September 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0679943323
- ISBN-13: 978-0679943327
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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From Publishers Weekly
A temporarily mute, amnesiac orphan boy finds himself among Robin Hood and his merry men in Sherwood Forest. Ages 10-13.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From School Library Journal
Grade 4-7-Dummy, a mute orphan with only hazy memories of his past, serves a cruel master. After a particularly vicious beating, he gathers the courage to run away-no small feat in his weak, near-starved state. Forced to enter the dreaded Sherwood Forest to elude the men who pursue him, he literally falls into Robin Hood's secret lair. There he is treated kindly and nursed back to health, though Marian regards him with suspicion, thinking he may be a spy. He soon comes to love his new life-he makes friends, becomes Robin's favored companion, learns the art of archery, gains Marian's trust and respect at last, and rediscovers his voice and his identity. Furlong's prose beautifully and magically evokes the medieval forest setting, and the many characters come to life quite vividly. The story line is rather predictable, but there is sufficient tension and excitement in the plot to inspire readers with a budding interest in British Isles legends and folklore to explore the genre further.
Vanessa Elder, School Library Journal
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Vanessa Elder, School Library Journal
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Learn to shoot a bow or read this book,
By A Customer
This review is from: Robin's Country (Paperback)
I read Robin's Country. It was written by Monica Furlong. This is an asome book to read. I read this book in three days because it was so hard to put down.This story is about a kid nammed Dummy (well that's what his master called him). He was practically a slave to the family. One day he makes a plan to run away. Because his master accused him of dameging his knife. The master's wife let Dummy sleep inside for the first time. So he takes a basket fills it with food and runs into Sherwood Forest. It happens that he falls into the entrance of Robin's Hideaway. The first couple of the day he was sleeping. When he got up he was asked questions but could not answer. Dummy could not talk. After a while Marien starts to teach him how to shoot arows. He gets better and better with practice. Robin goes to an archery contest and wins the prize but he was in a disguse. When the Sheriff found out that Robin won he sent an army to destroy Robin. But when the army arrived they couldn't get in. So Prince John sends an army to help. After a part of the seige was over a monk entered the hideaway. It was King Richard back from the Crusades! Dummy is King Richards's grandson. I would recommend this book to antone who likes Robin Hood or who likes archery and sword. This is a great book so please read it. Is a great twist on the Robin Hood legend.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Never call anyone a name they could be your relitive,
By "scot-irish-samuri" (Irmo, SC USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Robin's Country (Paperback)
This is an inspiring and well-written book. I love the way this book gives a new point of view to our old favorite outlaw Robin Hood. This is more to the caring side of the man and helps you to learn more about the most famous gang in literature. A young boy, Dummy, who can't talk, runs away from his cruel master due to the cruel and unusual punishment he has received. He runs to Sherwood Forest where he believes that he will be killed by either wolves and outlaws but it is his only hope to live. He soon becomes sick and he stumbles into a cave, part of Robin Hood's kingdom, which is hidden by a dense thicket. At first, Robin and, especially, Marian think that Dummy may be a spy for Prince John. Eventually he is accepted by the men in green. We also soon find out that his name is Richard. Marian is to be his teacher with the bow and arrow, for many believe she's the best archer. Robin become Dummy's friend and hero he hopes to become just like him. This book shows faith, honor, courage and friendship. All of which are greatly woven in. There is a surprise for all at the end, though it will make you think how it happened.
5.0 out of 5 stars
great,
By A Customer
This review is from: Robin's Country (Paperback)
I think that Juniper and the book Wise Child and Robin's Country were really good books but if youv'e read Wise Child their has to be a sequel because the book is so great you have to know what happens next.
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