Book details

Robin's Country

Monica Furlong

Published in

1995

3.85

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Poland

Retellings

History

Nature And Environment

Description

Richard is an apprentice to a brutal farmer. A traumatic incident had left him unable to speak or remember his past. One night he runs away to Sherwood Forest and meets Robin Hood and the Outlaws. They help him, and soon he recovers his speech.

Age

9-12

Text complexity

proficient

Length

160 pages

Book in series

#3

Why to read

Engaging historical setting that brings the past to life.
Complex characters that readers can relate to and learn from.
Thought-provoking themes that are relevant to contemporary issues.
Beautiful prose that captures the imagination and evokes emotion.