In legendary times, in Sherwood Forest, not far from the town of Nottingham, lived a daring band of outlaws. They were well known throughout the land, for their leader's name was Robin Hood.

The bravest and the strongest men in all England joined Robin's band. Bent on securing some justice for the good yeomen and poor folk in Nottingham, they gained a reputation for taking from the rich to give to the poor. No man in England liked gold and silver more than the greedy Sheriff of Nottingham, and he bore the brunt of most of their trickery.

Here are stories of the many adventures of the courageous—and outrageous—members of the company. Little John, a giant of a man who won Robin's friendship by dumping him in a creek, fat Friar Tuck, who almost outsmarts Robin Hood, Alan-a-Dale, who has a sad tale to sing, and the fair Maid Marian, all living a merry life in the wood according to the vows of the outlaw band.

In clear, direct language, Ann McGovern has retold this familiar legend with all the life and vivacity due an exuberant folk hero and his companions. 

From the dust jacket