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Outlaw

The Story of Robin Hood

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Outlaw

By: Michael Morpurgo
Narrated by: Joe Bor
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About this listen

After a fierce storm, a boy discovers a human skull, buried beneath the roots of an ancient tree. A skull with a legendary story…

Vivid re-imagining of the legendary hero Robin Hood by thebestselling author of War Horse.

“Tell the sheriff, tell Sir Guy of Gisbourne, tell everyone in Nottingham, that the Outlaws rule here in Sherwood, that we rule in the king’s name… I am Robin Hood.”

Homeless and lost in a dark, strange forest, young Robin is rescued by a motley crew of misfits. He yearns to avenge his father and seek justice against cruel oppressors, to finally defeat the Sheriff of Nottingham, once and for all.

And through his friends, Robin Hood finds the courage to become a legendary hero.

©2012 Michael Morpurgo (P)2012 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Action & Adventure Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction Robin Hood

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Critic reviews

Praise for Michael Morpurgo:
“Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching.” – The Guardian

“Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects.” – Daily Telegraph

“There are few children’s writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.” – Daily Express

“Morpurgo’s gift is to make this long-ago world of danger and heartbreak accessible without ever patronising his young readers.” – Sunday Mercury

“Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skillful, and incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative”
Elizabeth Reilly – British Council

“The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers.” -The Guardian.

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What did you like most about Outlaw?

Michael Morpurgo is a great children's author and I love this story. I only wish it had been longer.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Obviously Robin, but I liked his father too.

What does Joe Bor bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

I like the different voices he does. He brings the characters to life.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I wish there had been more of it!

A great new take on Robin Hood's story

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I loved the plot of the story as it was more specific than the legend I heard. However I do think that the voice acting could be improved.
I'd recommend it to ages seven and up as it is really interesting but it can be rather dark at times. One last thing- Michael Morpurgo is an excellent author and I would recommend his books to anyone

Outlaw review by a 10 year old

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Would you listen to Outlaw again? Why?

I've already listened to it many times.

What did you like best about this story?

It portrays the struggle Robin Hood and his followers engaged in to make their world a better place.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

The narrator could have used more expression.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Outlaw

Any additional comments?

The author could have fleshed out the characters more, and he does more telling than showing, but Outlaw is a moving story, and one that will stay with the reader.

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