FROM SARAH:

Set in 15th-century England, this stirring novel is rich with medieval atmosphere and vivid illustrations. Because it's a coming-of-age story and deals with some difficult moral dilemmas, I'd recommend it for readers 12 and up.

FROM PUBLISHER: 

Written and Illustrated by the incomparable Howard Pyle, Men of Iron is the story of a young squire, Myles Falworth, growing up n the 15th century as he seeks not just to become a knight, but also redeem his father’s honor. With chapters full of vivid detail, Pyle masterfully combines historical realism with a captivating fictional story.The reader will experience Myles’ adventures, share his troubles, fight his battles and rejoice in his victories as if they had been transported through the centuries are were really by his side. This edition is complete with all the original illustrations by the author.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

This Dover edition, first published in 1968, is an unabridged and unlatered republication of the work originally pub;ished by Charles Scribner's Sons in 1883.

**Description from Amazon: This collection contains one tale for each hour including "Master Clock: How Boots Befooled the King," "The Three Little Pigs and the Ogre," and others. A large measure of Pyle's amazing success with youngsters is his genius as an illustrator and this book includes some of his most unforgettable d...

**Description from Amazon: Howard Pyle had many admirers among his contemporaries, including Vincent Van Gogh, who once said that Pyle’s work “struck me dumb with admiration.” Considering the famous painter was talking about artwork, the extent of Pyle’s ability and quality was clear.  In addition to teaching illustr...

**Description from Amazon: The legendary adventures of King Arthur, his Knights of the Table Round, and the court of Camelot come to life in a lively and accessible retelling by Howard Pyle.

NARRATED BY: Christopher Cazenove, BEST FOR AGES: 10+

An abridged version of Howard Pyle's Robin Hood. Well done, and fairly short.

**Description from Amazon: A rich and engrossing thread of Romance runs through this tale of the motherless son of a valiant robber baron of Medieval Germany. Young Otto, born into a warring household in an age when lawless chiefs were constantly fighting each other or despoiling the caravans of the merchant burghers, is rais...

FROM SARAH:

This version, by Roger Lancyelyn Green, may be easier to read aloud than the original, by Howard Pyle.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

The classic story of social justice and outrageous cunning. Robin Hood, champion of the poor and oppressed, stands against the cruel power of Prince John and the brutal Sheriff of Nottingham. Taking refuge in the vast Sherwood Forest with his band of men, he remains determined to outwit his enemies.