Robin Hood (Classics Illustrated)

Ordered for school. Was delivered quickly and in good condition, writing is big enough for young readers to not lose their place.

I home school my 7 year old through an online school (K12) and this was one of the books on his Reading List. He LOVED IT! He was able to read the book by himself and he really got caught up in the story of Robin Hood, Little John, the Sheriff, and the beloved King.Wonderful adaptation of a wonderful tale. Highly recommend it for kids age 5-8.

My son had a choice unit in his 2nd grade literature course and this was one of the books he got to choose from. He loved it. I thought it was written at a good level for the average 2nd grader. Sure, some kids will read at a higher or lower level, but I felt this catered to a good average. But most importantly it fostered a sense of adventure in my son that I liked. And because he enjoyed the book the coupled school work went much easier.

I bought this book to read with my 7 year old, and I am pretty well pleased with it. The vocabulary is simple, the sentences are short (and often start with the word "and"; my grade school teachers would be appalled), but the tale is told effectively and accessibly for young readers.Also, unlike some other books for young readers (e.g. the Droon series), this book does not simplify to the point of eliminating all of the descriptive passages. When Robin disguises himself as a musician, he wears "feathers of many colors" and carries a harp. There's not enough description to interfere with the pace for impatient children, but there is enough detail to hang your imagination off of.As for the story, there were some frustrating omissions. The origin of Robin Hood is given only a few paragraphs in the introduction, and the tales of how Will Scarlet and Friar Tuck joined the band are missing. The book only tells how Little John joined. The rest just sort of show up later in the story. I'm sure that was done to keep the pace of the story moving, but it would have been good to have more of the stories written in this same style.The rest of the story is a reasonably solid narration of the traditional tale of Robin Hood, with no more than the usual level of variation. I definitely recommend this book as a good way to introduce children to the story of Robin Hood, though I like the Dover Children's Thrift Classics edition slightly better.

My 2nd grade son absolutely loves this book. I am so glad that they have made it so that even children can enjoy the classics. His favorite character is Little John. So glad we got this.

Excellent read, well written, very funny version, I've read a few, and no mention of bad King John, definitely the bad sheriff of Nottingham, and three excellent archers by play on names of famous people Ingle noted for her time. I recommend this book. Great read for children as well. Short to read for adult. Longer read for children depending on reading skills.

Great book and we'll written too. Easy for kids to read and enjoy the story. My child absolutely loved it!

I have a collection of vintage classics. I thought this would be a good addition. It is the same story, but is very bright and colorful, unlike the older versions. I did enjoy reading it, especially since I tried and failed to read the book. But it won't be kept with the old collection.

un clásico que se lee fácilmente.

Great version of Robin hood for children. Great bed time story from R&T age 9 and 10. Exited to hear more each night.

Very good.Good reading adventure.I liked Robbin hood as he was a good ma and this is a very good story.very very good.

Well deserved.

Picked up this magazine when I was 9 at a fete in Racketts at Hythe nr. Southampton, England for sixpence - that's 6d., not the decimal rubbish!Loved it, lost it when I was 14 and we moved to Southampton (someone's gotta live there, I suppose) and blow me down and pick me up if I didn't notice WH Smith were selling Classics Illustrated and Robin Hood was a back number!Beautifully recreated, glossy and colorful - not sixpence anymore, but worth the few dollars more! :-D