Robin Hood and His Miserable Men

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What is Robin Hood and His Miserable Men about?

Robin Hood is famous for being a brave outlaw who robs the rich to help the poor. But what if the stories have got everything muddled? In this funny topsy-turvy retelling, Robin is hopeless with a bow, his band of outlaws are far from merry, and their adventures are not quite what you expect. The collection also gives familiar fairy tales, including Sleeping Beauty, a playful twist. Expect bungled plans, surprising heroes and plenty of nonsense from Dick King-Smith.

About the author

Dick King-Smith was a much-loved British author who wrote over 100 books for children, often about animals and farms. His most famous story is 'The Sheep-Pig', which inspired the popular film 'Babe'. Dick loved spending time with animals and used his real-life experiences to create his wonderful, imaginative stories.