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The Chronicles of Robin Hood
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Chronicles of Robin Hood
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Rosemary Sutcliff
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:280 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781782950882
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| Classifications | Dewey:823.914 |
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| Illustrations |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Penguin Random House Children's UK
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| Imprint |
Red Fox Classics
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| Publication Date |
30 September 2013 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
An epic historical tale from the acclaimed award-winning author, Rosemary Sutcliff. A classic tale of adventure and bravery charting the transformation of Robert of Locksley into Robin Hood, the outlaw of myth and legend. Join Robin and his band of Merry Men as they battle injustice and seek to defeat the villainous Sheriff of Nottingham and Guy of Gisborne.
Author Biography
Rosemary Sutcliff was born in 1920 in West Clanden, Surrey. With over 50 books to her credit, Rosemary Sutcliff is now universally considered one of the finest writers of historical novels for children. Her first novel, The Queen Elizabeth Story was published in 1950. In 1959 her book The Lantern Bearers won the Carnegie Medal. In 1974 she was highly commended for the Hans Christian Andersen Award and in 1978 her book, Song for a Dark Queen was commended for the Other Award. In 1975, Rosemary was awarded the OBE for services to Children's Literature and the CBE in 1992. Unfortunately Rosemary passed away in July 1992 and is much missed by her many fans.
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