DK Readers L4: Eyewitness Classic: Robin Hood

The Tale of the Great Outlaw Hero

No other outlaw in history or literature is as famous as Robin Hood. People everywhere love this colourful hero who robs the rich to give to the poor and know by name his band of merry men. Tales of his daring exploits have passed from generation to generation.

Neil Philip's telling of the Robin Hood tales is based on the medieval ballads that first described this hero's classic adventures. Robin's brave deeds and their fascinating context are brought together to inspire a new generation.

A beautifully engineered audiobook; Ioan Gruffudd's narration brings the adventures to life along with the rich music and soundscape.

Welsh actor Ioan Gruffudd is best known for his portrayal of Horatio Hornblower in the Hornblower series of television films, as well as acting in Titanic, 102 Dalmatians, King Arthur, Fantastic Four, and most recently the TV series Liar.

© 1997 Neil Philip © 2000 DK Audio
Angela Bull was born in 1936 in Yorkshire, England. Educated at Badminton and Edinburgh University, she graduated in 1959 with honors in English. She is the author of a number of historical books for children, including the DK Readers Flying Ace: The Story of Amelia Earhart, Robin Hood: The Tale of the Great Outlaw Hero, and Joan of Arc. View titles by Angela Bull

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No other outlaw in history or literature is as famous as Robin Hood. People everywhere love this colourful hero who robs the rich to give to the poor and know by name his band of merry men. Tales of his daring exploits have passed from generation to generation.

Neil Philip's telling of the Robin Hood tales is based on the medieval ballads that first described this hero's classic adventures. Robin's brave deeds and their fascinating context are brought together to inspire a new generation.

A beautifully engineered audiobook; Ioan Gruffudd's narration brings the adventures to life along with the rich music and soundscape.

Welsh actor Ioan Gruffudd is best known for his portrayal of Horatio Hornblower in the Hornblower series of television films, as well as acting in Titanic, 102 Dalmatians, King Arthur, Fantastic Four, and most recently the TV series Liar.

© 1997 Neil Philip © 2000 DK Audio

Author

Angela Bull was born in 1936 in Yorkshire, England. Educated at Badminton and Edinburgh University, she graduated in 1959 with honors in English. She is the author of a number of historical books for children, including the DK Readers Flying Ace: The Story of Amelia Earhart, Robin Hood: The Tale of the Great Outlaw Hero, and Joan of Arc. View titles by Angela Bull

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