Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Taking from the Rich -- Giving to the Poor

From the heading of this post, you've probably figured out that I'm going to talk about Robin Hood.  Here are three great retellings for teens.


Scarlet by A.C. Gaughen
Will Scarlet shadows Robin Hood, with an unerring eye for finding treasures to steal and throwing daggers with deadly accuracy, but when Gisbourne, a ruthless bounty hunter, is hired by the sheriff to capture Robin and his band of thieves, Robin must become Will's protector risking his own life in the process.

Outlaw: The Legend of Robin Hood: A Graphic Novel by Tony Lee
In the depths of the forest, Robin raises an army to challenge the evil Sheriff. Wearing a dark hood for disguise and with his unparalleled gift for the bow, Robin quickly becomes an outlaw, fighting the forces of evil for the good of the poor.

Forbidden Forest: The Story of Little John and Robin Hood by Michael Cadnum
Profiles Little John, from his quiet life before joining Robin Hood through his adventures protecting a beautiful lady when she is wrongfully accused of murdering her husband.

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