Classic children's stories are brought to new life in Sterling Publishing's new Classic Starts series, featuring retellings based on the original manuscripts, and new black-and-white illustrations. Here, the "gentleman bandit" Robin Hood and his band of "Merry Men" embark on their adventures.He robbed from the rich and gave to the poor, and had escapades enough to please any adventure-loving child. Now even the youngest readers can have the chance to enter Sherwood Forest with Robin's band of merry men, and meet such unforgettable characters as Friar Tuck, Little John, Allan-a-Dale, the nasty Sheriff of Nottingham, and wicked King John. Every moment of the story is filled with action and excitement.