The champion of the destitute and downtrodden rides again. Meet young Robin Hood before he becomes the hero of Sherwood Forest, and follow along with his band of merry men as his adventures become the stuff of legend. This lavishly illustrated picture book makes a wonderful gift title to complement Arthur of Albion and The Arabian Nights, and features nine tales including: 'Robin Becomes an Outlaw', 'Robin Meets Little John', 'Robin and the Widow', and 'Robin's Last Battle'. about this title: A Barefoot Books Feature Title for 2012 with nationwide marketing and publicity campaign. Latest in the Advanced Readers collection, joining Arthur of Albion and The Adventures of Odysseus. Illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith, winner of the 2010 Kate Greenaway Award for his book FArTHER. Author tour for David Calcutt. Features endnotes on life in medieval England. 'A 21st century classic where author and artist have woven their magic to breathe new life into the popular story of the world's most famous outlaw' - World Wide Robin Hood Society