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Robin Hood Seeks a Guest

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

This story comes from English folklore, retold by M. I. Ebbutt in the early twentieth century. Robin Hood was an outlaw who lived in the forest and helped the poor. He and his friends followed a code: be kind to those who need help, but stand against those who are greedy or unfair. This episode shows Robin's sense of honour and his merry sense of adventure. It is the first part of a longer tale. This text reflects its era.

Band

Purple · Pre-readers and first readersTypical starting range: ages 4–5

Length

short · about 370 words in 4 sections · 4 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 (6 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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