David Calcutt (1) (1950–)
Autore di Robin Hood
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Opere di David Calcutt
The Island of Dr Moreau — Scriptwriter — 1 copia
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- Opere
- 22
- Utenti
- 142
- Popolarità
- #144,865
- Voto
- 2.9
- Recensioni
- 6
- ISBN
- 60
As someone who has always loved the Robin Hood story, and who grew up reading any number of different retellings—everything from Henry Gilbert's rather old-fashioned Robin Hood (my childhood favorite) to Robin McKinley's rather modern Outlaws of Sherwood (my teenage favorite)—I was excited to pick up this 2012 retelling from David Calcutt, especially as it is aimed at slightly younger chapter-book readers than most other versions I have encountered. I've come across many Robin Hood picture books, and many longer novels for older middle-grade and young adult readers, but this version, which is physically quite large but textually brief—it's like a picture book / chapter book hybrid—is the perfect volume for children just beginning to read longer fiction. On the whole I found it quite appealing, and although it isn't destined to become a favorite, I think it fulfills its purpose quite well. I did wonder a bit at the depiction of Marian—is she actually a warrior to equal Robin, in some traditional ballads, or is that Calcutt's invention?—but not enough that it detracted from my enjoyment. I thought the artwork from Grahame Baker-Smith was interesting, although sometimes also a little creepy. Recommended to anyone seeking a Robin Hood retelling for beginning chapter book readers.… (altro)