Adventures of Robin Hood
By (Author) Rob Lloyd Jones
Illustrated by Alan Marks
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Usborne Publishing Ltd
3rd May 2011
1st April 2011
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
823.92
Hardback
64
Width 139mm, Height 198mm, Spine 11mm
200g
A new title in Young Reading Series Two, based on the tales of England's most famous outlaw and part of the Usborne Reading Programme. Age: 6 years +
An exciting retelling of how Robin Hood, England's most famous outlaw, outwits the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. The Sheriff of Nottingham is rich enough to become king. Only one man can stop him - the daring outlaw Robin Hood. Can Robin break into the Sheriff's castle and steal his glittering treasure Beautifully illustrated by Alan Marks. Part of the Usborne Young Reading Level Two series for readers who have just started reading alone.
'Irresistible for children learning to read' - Child Education Plus; 'The Usborne Young Reading Program has a lovely selection of classic tales adapted for younger readers. Graded in seven levels, these have just enough stretch in them and yet are not too overwhelming' - The Irish Sunday Independent; 'Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme' - Julia Eccleshare
Rob studied Egyptology at university, but never thought he'd do much with it. Since joining Usborne in 2005, he's written loads of books about Ancient Egypt, and on topics ranging from space to the story of Islam. He is also the author of several award-winning historical adventure novels, and a hopeless cook