After a fierce storm, a boy discovers a human skull, buried beneath the roots of an ancient tree. A skull with a legendary story… Vivid re-imagining of the legendary hero Robin Hood by bestselling author of War Horse.

Praise for Michael Morpurgo:“Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching.” – The Guardian “Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects.” – Daily Telegraph “There are few children’s writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.” – Daily Express “Morpurgo’s gift is to make this long-ago world of danger and heartbreak accessible without ever patronising his young readers.” – Sunday Mercury “Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skillful, and incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative”Elizabeth Reilly – British Council “The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers.” -The Guardian.

• First Morpurgo book out since major movie release of War Horse • A brilliant re-imagining of the life of Robin Hood – hero and outlaw • Michael Morpurgo’s profile is bigger than ever this year providing many promotional opportunities • A fresh and improved version of the Michael Morpurgo website, www.michaelmorpurgo.com, provides more scope for pre-promotion of new titles with newsletter announcements • Michael Morpurgo is the former Children’s Laureate and multi-award-winning author of War Horse, the 2012 Spielberg blockbuster Competition: Dick King-Smith