The Robin Hood stories come from the time we call the Middle Ages, about the years 1000 to 1500. They are "folk" stories. That is, they were told by - or to - the people of the small farms and villages. Not the rich. Not the lords and ladies. Folk heroes like Robin Hood help the common people when those with power are unjust. Those who hear the stories feel that the hero is "on our side
The Girl on the TrainRachel takes the same commuter train every morning. Every day she rattles down the track, flashes past a stretch of cozy suburban homes, and stops at the signal that allows her to daily watch the same couple breakfasting on their deck. She’s even started to feel like she knows them. “Jess and Jason,” she calls them. Their life—as she sees it—is perfect. Not unlike the life she recently lost.
Added by: arcadius | Karma: 2802.10 | Kids, Fiction literature | 18 August 2015
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How the Whale Became and Other Stories
Long ago when the world was brand new, the sun rose into the sky and brought the first day. Then, from every side, from under leaves and frdm behind rocks, creatures began to appear. To begin with, all the creatures were rather alike - they had no idea what they were going to become. All these stories are beautifully told by one of our leading poets, Ted Hughes.
