This is a collection of Robin Hood stories, "translated", so to speak, from the original ballads into a modern prose narrative. These include an origin story for Robin Hood himself, how he meets several of his allies such as Friar Tuck, Little John and Maid Marian, and the Golden Arrow contest. There is no definitive ending; the final chapter instead lists various "endings" that have been told in various tales, which range from Happily Ever After to Downer Ending.
This was a fun read. If you want an example of Robin Hood stories, then this one will suit your needs. The individual chapters are quick reads in themselves. The final three stories are technically one story with three major events.
There are color illustrations too, and sometimes even a full two-page spread. Those were treats to come across while reading.
Note: This is my first experience reading Robin Hood stories, so I'm not sure how this compares to other renditions.
Trickster Eric novels gives "Robin Hood (Barefoot Books version)" an A+
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Brian Wilkerson is an independent novelist, freelance book reviewer, and writing advice blogger. He studied at the University of Minnesota and came away with bachelor's degrees in English Literature and History (Classical Mediterranean Period concentration).
His fantasy series, Journey to Chaos, is currently available on Amazon as an ebook or paperback.
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