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Robin Hood
Life in Sherwood Forest has never been livelier than with this selection of tales of the fun-loving outlaw and his merry men. A fast-moving adaptation of the classic adventure will delight older slow readers as well as kids reading on grade level.
96 pages, Paperback
First published September 24, 1991
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November 14, 2014
A 3rd-4th level reader that's well written and exciting for kids. My 6 yr old loved it and it ended up turning into a robinhood movie night for the family. It's one of the things I love about my son reading. If there's something he really loves, it ends up turning into a family event, with all of us sharing our favorite books. This is a great book for challenging your 2nd level reader to go a little further. Highly recommended.
February 12, 2019
Book 1 Traditional Tales
I found Robin Hood adapted by Annie Ingle on Librarything.com. It appears that this text is part of a larger curriculum or series called Stepping Stones. Based on the name and my experience reading the text I can infer that this curriculum or series is geared towards younger students who are “stepping” into chapter books. This is even more apparent as the font is larger and does not take up the entire page and includes illustrations.
Robin Hood by Stepping Stones adapted by Annie Ingle can be classified as a traditional legend as it includes a hero that is part of history, in this case, the history of Old England. The text also follows traditional literature criteria in regard to the setting, Sherwood Forest, where the outlaw, Robin Hood resides. This text also follows the traditional hero cycle where the hero is at home then called to action and so on. Robin Hood by Stepping Stones also features the classic “helper” or side kick. In this case, the helpers name is Little John. The text is pretty explicit about this feature, which is especially helpful for younger readers who are learning about predictable and traditional texts as the text says, “And so it was that Little John Came to be Robin Hood’s right-hand man.” (p.15).
This text would be great for grades 3-4 and maybe 5th for students who are struggling readers. I think it would make a great addition to a unit about traditional literature that allowed students to start to synthesize the predictability in literature. As a 7th grade teacher, having students who know the traditional plot line, predictable conflicts and motifs, allows for a more streamlined instruction.
I found Robin Hood adapted by Annie Ingle on Librarything.com. It appears that this text is part of a larger curriculum or series called Stepping Stones. Based on the name and my experience reading the text I can infer that this curriculum or series is geared towards younger students who are “stepping” into chapter books. This is even more apparent as the font is larger and does not take up the entire page and includes illustrations.
Robin Hood by Stepping Stones adapted by Annie Ingle can be classified as a traditional legend as it includes a hero that is part of history, in this case, the history of Old England. The text also follows traditional literature criteria in regard to the setting, Sherwood Forest, where the outlaw, Robin Hood resides. This text also follows the traditional hero cycle where the hero is at home then called to action and so on. Robin Hood by Stepping Stones also features the classic “helper” or side kick. In this case, the helpers name is Little John. The text is pretty explicit about this feature, which is especially helpful for younger readers who are learning about predictable and traditional texts as the text says, “And so it was that Little John Came to be Robin Hood’s right-hand man.” (p.15).
This text would be great for grades 3-4 and maybe 5th for students who are struggling readers. I think it would make a great addition to a unit about traditional literature that allowed students to start to synthesize the predictability in literature. As a 7th grade teacher, having students who know the traditional plot line, predictable conflicts and motifs, allows for a more streamlined instruction.
September 26, 2022
This is a nice little collection of Robin Hood short stories. The writer has stuck to traditional themes: Robin Hood, a decent man, forced to lead life as an outlaw by a wicked sheriff; Robin Hood leading a band of merry men in the forests of England; Robin and his men helping the poor and defenseless; and, of course, Robin Hood the superb longbow archer having his fun at the expense of the wicked and greedy.
The publishers recommend the book for children 7-9 years old; I'd say there is a slight mismatch between reading level and content. A 5 or 6-year-old should be able to tackle the very simple vocabulary, but would be unlikely to understand why a young woman needed rescuing from marriage to a rich, old man. There are also several near-hangings and a couple of deadly fights, which might be a little strong for some younger children. Here's a brief sample to show the language level and content:
The publishers recommend the book for children 7-9 years old; I'd say there is a slight mismatch between reading level and content. A 5 or 6-year-old should be able to tackle the very simple vocabulary, but would be unlikely to understand why a young woman needed rescuing from marriage to a rich, old man. There are also several near-hangings and a couple of deadly fights, which might be a little strong for some younger children. Here's a brief sample to show the language level and content:
"Hurt him!" said Marian. "They are going to hang him tomorrow at sunset."One minor nitpick: King Richard I in the last story is referred to as "Richard the Lionhearted". I've never heard that term used before. Normally Richard is called "Richard the Lionheart" or "Richard Coeur de Lion".
"Not if I can help it," said Robin.
He blew his silver horn. He told his men the bad news.
May 5, 2021
A good telling of 8 of the Robin Hood stories. Plenty of adventure and comedy.
Mother Tongue notes: Read with a 3rd class student, in tandem with a slightly more advanced version read by a 5th class student. Appropriate to the level of a fluent reader, with occasional vocabulary challenges, mostly because of unfamiliar words. Some Old English vocabulary/ culture connections.
Mother Tongue notes: Read with a 3rd class student, in tandem with a slightly more advanced version read by a 5th class student. Appropriate to the level of a fluent reader, with occasional vocabulary challenges, mostly because of unfamiliar words. Some Old English vocabulary/ culture connections.
April 12, 2018
Great adaptation for kids
My daughter had to read this for a school project, and was really entertained. Great adaptation for kids. Thank you
My daughter had to read this for a school project, and was really entertained. Great adaptation for kids. Thank you
March 21, 2019
For the young
Great for young readers. Easy to read. Easy to understand. A good story to introduce Robin Hood to young readers.
Great for young readers. Easy to read. Easy to understand. A good story to introduce Robin Hood to young readers.
August 11, 2021
A nifty little chapter book of Robin Hood stories - my littles (ages 7 and 8) really liked it!
March 3, 2020
ordinary life: S.R. Locksley was a young man. Call to Adventure: He was framed for killing someone and he was made an outlaw and he changed his name to Robin Hood. meeting with the mentor/highlights of helpers: He made lots of new friends and helpers. Road of Trials: They went on many advisers together. The final showdown: There was a trap to catch Robin Hood and he went to it but he still got away. The long return home: And King Richard came back and it was good again.
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July 2, 2011I read this book with my son and we both enjoyed it very much. It is a classic story of Robin Hood and his adventures as an outlaw. A good decent man, standing up for the poor and doing what he felt was right even though it meant "breaking the law" of the land. If we all could be a little bit of Robin Hood in helping the poor, maybe we would have less of it in our modern world.
February 15, 2013
This was a quick and fun story to read with my son. The stories were entertaining and not only for a seven year old, but as an adult I too enjoyed the stories of the handsome hero Robin Hood. Didn't take long at all too read.
August 27, 2015
An interesting version of the tale of Robin Hood. I wonder if this version is one of the more accurate that I have read. I am not sure where the story of Robin Hood originated. I would like to read the first Robin Hood someday.
November 4, 2015
This is definitely a children's simple edition and in that case very nice for the kiddies. I need more substance. It was good tho, I would just love to find something more original in context and form.
August 20, 2013
Benjamin loved this book so much, he read I through in one sitting. I loved that he was excited about the history for this week since it correlated (Richard the Lionhearted).
April 8, 2014
Really liked this
February 15, 2015
i hate this thing
i want to read it now
i want to read it now
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August 3, 2018Quite simple and not really my favourite, but some of the dialogue did make me laugh.
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