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From the high-stakes archery tournament for the Golden Arrow to the comical first meeting with the giant Little John on a narrow bridge, these are the original adventures that turned a simple woodsman into a hero for the ages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAA\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAA\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eJoin Robin Hood and his Merry Men as they outsmart the greedy Sheriff of Nottingham, feast on the King's venison, and protect the poor from corrupt nobles. 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See the preview for examples of her work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAA\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003e*Worldwide titles: These titles may take up to 1-2 weeks to ship, or longer in November and December. 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Perfectly crafted with sweet rhythms and timeless charm, these short verses are made for sharing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eWhether reading aloud or introducing a young reader to the joy of poetry, this classic collection is ready to enchant a new generation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Enid Blyton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48381016670422,"sku":"9798888182901","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0468\/3739\/9717\/files\/Child-Whispers-cover.jpg?v=1782146446"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.purplehousepress.com\/collections\/cmcc-literary-ladder.oembed","provider":"Purple House Press — Classic Books for Kids","version":"1.0","type":"link"}