The Outlaws of Sherwood

Written by Robin McKinley

A reckless act forces a forester to lead outlaws against oppressive lords.

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345 pages· 113,590 words· Est. 16 hour read· 960L

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Bookroo's summary

Robin Longbow, a struggling forester, accidentally kills a man and becomes an outlaw. Fleeing into Sherwood Forest, he gathers a band of rebels, including Much and Marian, to fight against oppressive Norman lords. As their numbers grow, they risk everything for justice and freedom. Will Robin's quest for equality lead to triumph or tragedy?

From the publisher

Robin Longbow is a sub-apprentice forester in Sherwood Forest, barely eking out a living-and barely able to control his temper when he is confronted by the taunts of the Chief Forester’s favorite. One careless shot, and he has killed the man. From then on, Robin is on the run-but he is not alone. Joined first by his friends Much and Marian, then by more and more people who despise the Norman lords who tax them blind, Robin builds a community of Saxon outlaws deep in Sherwood who risk the gallows and the sword for the sake of justice and freedom. “In the tradition of T. H. White’s reincarnation of King Arthur, a novel that brings Robin Hood . . . delightfully to life!” (Kirkus Reviews)

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