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You can't go far without a quick brain and some rule-bending in a place like Locksley. After its vast car plants shut down, the prosperous town has become a wasteland of empty homes, toxic land and families on the brink. And it doesn't help that the authorities are in the clutches of profit-obsessed Sheriff of Nottingham, in cahoots with underworld boss Guy Gisborne.

When Clare Gisborne and Little John return to school after the Locksley Riot, there's rebellion in the air and Robin Hood's name graffitied on every wall. Power dynamics are shifting - now, instead of being a feared bully, the daughter of Locksley's most hated criminal finds herself shunned by classmates and pelted with yoghurt and rotting fruit. Meanwhile at Sherwood Designer Outlets, Robin has plans of his own. He is determined to hack Sheriff Marjorie's office so that the rebels know her every move.

There's a price on Robin's head, one that has attracted a gang of ruthless mercenaries who are determined to track him down and hand him over to Guy Gisborne. So Robin is hiding out by the sea, but trouble has a way of finding him. Before long he is helping to rescue refugees and trying to avoid the attentions of customs and immigration officials. Then he and Marion discover a people-smuggling operation: desperate people brought into the country to work in slave-like conditions making cheap goods.

Charlie has just started a NEW SCHOOL. Feeling a little shy, she prefers to escape into a world of books. But when she finds herself on the other side of the library in a completely different world, she must embark on a QUEST to save the people of the forest from the EVIL Sheriff who looks a lot like her mean teacher. Learning to use a bow and arrow and stand up against the bullies is harder than it looks, but there might just be some friends to help her on the way . . .

Robin is having fun sabotaging former Sheriff of Nottingham Marjorie Kovacevic's election campaign for President from the safety of his IT centre at Sherwood Castle. Meanwhile his best friend Marion Maid is spending time in Pelican Island, the country's most notorious prison. Then Marion's father, biker-gang leader Cutthroat Maid, offers Robin a chance to help protect Marion from other prisoners. But can they break her free? More high-octane, outrageous action from everyone's favourite teen rebel.

No other outlaw in history or literature is as famous as Robin Hood. People everywhere love this colourful hero who robs the rich to give to the poor and know by name his band of merry men. Tales of his daring exploits have passed from generation to generation. Neil Philip's telling of the Robin Hood tales is based on the medieval ballads that first described this hero's classic adventures. Robin's brave deeds and their fascinating context are brought together to inspire a new generation.

The shadowy figure of Robin Hood has been central to English folklore for centuries. Through time he has become the legendary English hero - living a life of splendid ease in the green wood, stealing from the rich to give to the poor, and vanquishing injustice in the shape of Prince John and the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. And this is how we present him in a collection of the best known stories.

Robin and Marian have lived very different lives in very different places. Their paths should never, ever cross - but before they know it, they are thrown together on a quest that requires legendary bravery, quick-witted escapes, and the ability to...get along with each other. The sky's no longer the limit on what Robin and Marian can do - as long as they manage to do it together.

Wer kennt sie nicht, die Geschichte des geächteten Robin Hood, der sich mit seinen Freunden in die Tiefen des Sherwood Forest zurückgezogen hat, um von dort aus seinen Kampf gegen die Reichen, und vor allen Dingen gegen den unrechtmäßigen König Johann mit seinen Vasallen, zu führen, während der rechtmäßige König Richard auf Kreuzzug ist.

After leaving England to lead his army through the Crusades, the great King Richard leaves his throne to his brother, the evil Prince John. Now Robin and his band of Merry Men must fight the injustices and crippling taxation of Prince John and his close ally, the Sheriff of Nottingham. Along the way many adventures ensue and Robin finds himself in a forbidden love with the beautiful Lady Marian

Robin Hood lebt mit seinen Freunden im Sherwood Forest. Als freundliche Räuberbande bestehlen sie die Reichen und geben ihre Beute den Armen. Dabei geraten sie immer wieder mit dem Sheriff von Nottingham aneinander. Ein Abenteuer jagt das nächste und Robin Hood erkennt bald, wie wichtig seine Freunde sind. Dirk Walbreckers für Kinder neu erzählte Version des spannenden Klassikers.

The sheriff asks a butcher to dinner, hoping to cheat him out of his money. But the butcher is really Robin Hood, and he has a surprise!

The sheriff has an arrow-shooting contest, hoping to catch the best arrow-shooter, Robin Hood. But a strange man in red wins the prize instead.

Robin befreit Sir Arthur: Ein mitreißendes Hörspiel, in welchem Robin als Frau verkleidet den gefangenen Sir Arthur befreit. Robin in der blonden Falle: Gefährlicher als der Sheriff von Nottingham wird eine Frau, die Robin mit Gewalt halten und heiraten will.

Wer kennt sie nicht, die Geschichte des geächteten Robin Hood, der sich mit seinen Freunden in die Tiefen des Sherwood Forest zurückgezogen hat, um von dort aus seinen Kampf gegen die Reichen, und vor allen Dingen gegen den unrechtmäßigen König Johann mit seinen Vasallen, zu führen, während der rechtmäßige König Richard auf Kreuzzug ist.

Robin und der falsche Bischof: Eine abenteuerliche Geschichte um einen Tyrannen, der unberechtigt als Bischof regiert und dem Robin das Handwerk legt. Robin und die seltsamen Kinder: Die spannenden und lustigen Erlebnisse zweier Kinder, die unbedingt "Geächtete" werden wollen.

Wer kennt sie nicht, die Geschichte des geächteten Robin Hood, der sich mit seinen Freunden in die Tiefen des Sherwood Forest zurückgezogen hat, um von dort aus seinen Kampf gegen die Reichen, und vor allen Dingen gegen den unrechtmäßigen König Johann mit seinen Vasallen, zu führen, während der rechtmäßige König Richard auf Kreuzzug ist.

Wer von der Höhe der Zinnen von Nottingham, der festen Stadt, herabblickt, erkennt in der Ferne einen dunkelgrünen Waldstreifen. Das ist der Sherwood, der sich weit durch das englische Land zieht. Dort lebte zur Zeit des Königs Richard, den alles Volk wegen seines hochgemuten, tapferen Wesens „Löwenherz“ nannte, als Waldvogt Herr Hugh Fitzooth von Locksley. Er war ein Nachfahre der angelsächsischen Geschlechter, die einst mit ihren Drachenschiffen zur britischen Insel gestoßen waren und dort seither als Freisassen gelebt hatten.

Some of the most famous children's tales to be enjoyed by the whole family.

Set in 12th-century England, with colourful descriptions of medieval life and adventures, "Ivanhoe" is a realistic and vibrant story set in a kingdom torn asunder by the hatred between Saxons and Normans. Richard the Lionheart is headed home from the Third Crusade to reclaim his throne. Amid the heat of a tournament, King Richard comes to the aid of another crusader who has returned in disguise. Wilfred of Ivanhoe also seeks to recover a lost heritage - and the hand of Lady Rowena, "a rose of loveliness, and a jewel of wealth; the fairest among a thousand."