Howard Pyle
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 21
Lexile measure
1200L
Language
English
Description
"Published in 1883, The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood is one of the most popular interpretations of the English hero. Influenced by the classic texts, author Howard Pyle creates a cohesive narrative full of action, adventure and humor. Although intended for children, this story's an enjoyable read for all ages."--Page 4 of cover
2) Men of iron
Author
Series
Airmont classic volume CL93
Lexile measure
1210L
Language
English
Formats
Description
In seeking to avenge his unjustly accused father, young Myles Falworth is knighted and wins the friendship of King Henry IV.
Author
Language
English
Description
"Pirates, Buccaneers, Marooners, those cruel but picturesque sea wolves who once infested the Spanish Main, all live in present-day conceptions in great degree as drawn by the pen and pencil of Howard Pyle...It is improbable that anyone else will ever bring his combination of interest and talent to the depiction of these old-time Pirates, any more than there could be a second Remington to paint the now extinct Indians and gun-fighters of the Great
...14) Robin Hood
Author
Language
English
Description
In graphic novel format, retells Pyle's classic about how Robin Hood and his Merry Men aid the poor and run from the law; provides a timeline and information on the legend of Robin Hood.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
910L
Language
English
Description
A retelling of the adventures and exploits of King Arthur and his knights at the court of Camelot and elsewhere in the land of the Britons.
Passion and Pageantry! With King Arthur at the head of the Round Table, the most gallant men of the realm fought to bring peace, to perform outstanding deeds of strength and bravery, to win honor. It is also a time of magic, of evil and witchcraft. From the time the young Arthur pulls the fabled sword from...
17) Bearskin
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1997
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 1060L
Language
English
Description
A brave young man who has been raised by a bear with unusual powers rescues a princess from a menacing dragon and fulfills a long-ago prophecy that he would marry the king's daughter.
18) King Arthur
Author
Publisher
Troll Associates
Pub. Date
[1988]
Language
English
Description
Relates how Arthur became a king, married Guinevere, and suffered his downfall through treachery.
20) The Swan Maiden
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[1994]
Language
English
Description
The king's youngest son releases the Swan Maiden from servitude under the witch with three eyes.