Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Don Jon Arneson · 1998
68/100
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Arneson's children's retelling brings Robin Hood's world within reach for younger readers who aren't ready for more demanding versions of the legend, and the themes of justice and loyalty translate cleanly across the centuries. The illustrated, simplified format works for its target age band of 7–12, though readers who already know the legend well may find little new here. Solid for a first encounter with the story; less compelling as anything beyond that.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety87
Substance / usefulness60
Craft & writing65
Originality48
Evidence & accuracy68
Hype vs delivers55
Age-fit80
👁 Human-eye gut-check62
Penny’s verdict68
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