Usborne Adventures of Robin Hood

A collection of four special Puffin Classics designed to raise awareness of world environmental issues • This is the classic story of social justice and outrageous cunning • Robin Hood, the legendary outlaw hero, steals from the rich to save the poor with his band of Merry Men in the vast Sherwood forest. He regularly outwits his evil enemies Guy of Gisborne and the immoral Sheriff of Nottingham, but wicked King John and his henchmen are never far behind • Entrenched in the winding paths and secret glades of the forest, this special edition of The Adventures of Robin Hood is inspired by Earth Day, and introduced by actor and environmental activist Bonnie Wright

The classic story of social justice and outrageous cunning • Robin Hood, champion of the poor and oppressed, stands against the cruel power of Prince John and the brutal Sheriff of Nottingham. Taking refuge in the vast Sherwood Forest with his band of men, he remains determined to outwit his enemies • Brilliantly introduced by bestselling author John Boyne

The classic story of social justice and outrageous cunning • Robin Hood, champion of the poor and oppressed, stands against the cruel power of Prince John and the brutal Sheriff of Nottingham. Taking refuge in the vast Sherwood Forest with his band of men, he remains determined to outwit his enemies

The Fourth Doctor (Tom Baker) returns to Sherwood Forest in this incredible new crossover of Doctor Who and the legend of Robin Hood • Gold had come to the greenwood • Robin Hood is disenchanted. Maid Marion has disappeared, and the legend of the Doctor has retreated into the shadows of Sherwood Forest • But the Doctor is back! (Although this is his first visit - time travel does strange things to a story.) • And the timing couldn't be better. A new Sheriff of Nottingham is in town, out to get the Outlaws, and behind the scenes, the mythical Mother Maudlin has designs on the realm that are not of this earth • With the Kingdom in peril, it's time for the return of the Lionheart

An exciting story from the legend of Robin Hood, retold for for children growing in reading confidence and ability. When Much Middleton’s father is arrested by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, Much seeks the help of the mysterious outlaw, Robin Hood. Beautifully illustrated by Alan Marks. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton • Retold by Rob Lloyd Jones

The daring and bold adventures of King Arthur told for children growing in reading confidence and ability. When Arthur pulls a sword from a stone, he is proclaimed King of Britain. However many challenges lie ahead, including treacherous knights, a mysterious lady in a lake and a fight for his kingdom. Vividly illustrated by Peter Dennis. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University • Retold by Angela Wilkes

Three thrilling stories that follow the courageous Norse God, Thor, the God of Thunder, as he embarks on terrifying adventures. Children will be captivated as Thor wrestles a sea serpent, faces a cave full of giants and then fights a frost giant

Чтобы сбежать от своего жестокого отца-пьяницы, Гекльберри Финн инсценировал собственную смерть, и теперь живёт один в диких лесах. Вскоре он встречает беглого раба Джима, и они отправляются в путешествие по могучей реке Миссисипи, надеясь встретить в конце пути свободу и счастье • Произведение адаптировано для современных читателей • «Приключения Гекльберри Финна», роман культового американского автора Марка Твена, станет отличным подарком для детей • Книга на английском языке • Mark Twain's classic tale of escape and adventure rivetingly retold for today's readers. To get away from his violent, drunken father, Huckleberry Finn fakes his own death and lives wild in the woods. He soon meets Jim, a runaway slave, and the two outcasts set off on a dangerous journey down the mighty Mississippi river, in search of freedom

Three original stories for children who have just started reading on their own. Stories feature wrestling raptors, a hilarious tale of vegetarian dinosaurs and a prehistoric egg hatching in a modern museum. Includes a pronunciation guide to help young readers say the dinosaur names • Humorously illustrated by Cynthia Decker. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton

Machines cause mayhem in these hi-tech tales with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading on their own. Robot racers fight to reach the finish line, the Tidybot goes out of control and a sneaky thief plans a robot robbery. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton

- Three exciting adventure stories for children just beginning to read • - The Knights of King Arthur were the bravest, strongest and most loyal knights of all, which these stories show as they battle dragons, slay giant ogres and rescue maidens in distress • - Evocatively illustrated by Alan Marks • - Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University

Увлекательная история замков, специально написанная в рамках программы детского чтения Асборна. Книга подходит для развития способности к чтению. Объясняет, почему впервые были построены замки, каково было жить в них и какие хитрые уловки использовались для их защиты • язык издания: Английский • The fascinating history of castles specially written as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme. for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Explains why castles were first built, what it was like to live in one, and the cunning tricks used to defend them