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A rollicking middle-grade adventure set in the mythical Age of Robin Hood. Pip is a 12-year-old boy who idolizes Robin Hood and bristles at the injustice he sees around him. He also considers his father a coward. When Pip and his two cousins accompany Pip's father to a country fair, he makes some new friends and fights some difficult battles. It's here, with his cousins and friends that he must face the greatest challenge of his life--saving an innocent family from the Sheriff's dungeon. Along the way, they encounter the real Robin Hood, but Pip soon learns that his real hero has been with him all along.

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9781770865334

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David Skuy's characterization of Pip offers a gentle lesson in maturity for middle-grade-readers yearning for adventure ... The Band of Merry Kids is a pleasant, accessible book that offers a reassuring message wrapped around an action plot. It also provides a gateway into a broader literature about the medieval era in both fiction and non-fiction - Leslie Vermeer - Resource Links

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David Skuy is the author of award-winning books for young readers. His books focus on the issues young people face, and he often uses sports as the vehicle to tell their stories. His work includes the Rocket Blues and Undergrounders series of hockey-themed novels, and the Striker series, which focuses on soccer. Skuy lives in Toronto, Ontario.

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