The Chronicles of Robin Hood
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Chronicles of Robin Hood
By (Author) Rosemary Sutcliff
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Red Fox Classics
30th September 2013
30th September 2013
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Fiction
823.914
Physical Properties
Paperback
280
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 23mm
256g
Description
An epic historical tale from the acclaimed award-winning author, Rosemary Sutcliff. A classic tale of adventure and bravery charting the transformation of Robert of Locksley into Robin Hood, the outlaw of myth and legend. Join Robin and his band of Merry Men as they battle injustice and seek to defeat the villainous Sheriff of Nottingham and Guy of Gisborne.
Author Bio
Rosemary Sutcliff was born in 1920 in West Clanden, Surrey. With over 50 books to her credit, Rosemary Sutcliff is now universally considered one of the finest writers of historical novels for children. Her first novel, The Queen Elizabeth Story was published in 1950. In 1959 her book The Lantern Bearers won the Carnegie Medal. In 1974 she was highly commended for the Hans Christian Andersen Award and in 1978 her book, Song for a Dark Queen was commended for the Other Award. In 1975, Rosemary was awarded the OBE for services to Children's Literature and the CBE in 1992. Unfortunately Rosemary passed away in July 1992 and is much missed by her many fans.
