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William of Cloudeslee's Archery

From Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race, by M. I. Ebbutt

This story comes from Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race, collected by M. I. Ebbutt and first published in the early twentieth century. It retells the tale of William of Cloudeslee, one of the three great outlaws of English legend alongside Robin Hood and Adam Bell. The tale belongs to the tradition of outlaw-heroes—men who lived outside the law but won honour and pardon through courage and skill. The feat of shooting an apple from a loved one's head appears in legends across Europe; in England it belongs to Cloudesle. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The story is worth a child's time because it shows the risks of pride, the power of skill matched with nerve, and the possibility of redemption.

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Green · Independent readers, earlyTypical starting range: ages 9–11

Length

medium · about 775 words in 5 sections · 3 pictures

Source

Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race, M. I. Ebbutt

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (10 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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