Richard Carpenter adapted his scripts for the first series into a Penguin/Puffin book, also titled "Robin of Sherwood", published in 1984. "Seven Poor Knights from Acre" comprises chapters 12 to 14.
- It is explained that the outlaws found a potter lying on the ground after being beaten and robbed by mercenaries. Marion nursed him back to health and he stayed with the outlaws until he was healthy enough to return to Nottingham.
- Robin and Marian go for a moonlit stroll and talk about various bird sounds they hear, including that of a lychfowl, which means bad luck.
- The small village where the Templars set up camp is revealed to be named Bystead.
- The chatty potter in Nottingham is revealed to be named Tod.
- It is stated that after saving Siward from the Sheriff's knife, Robin knocked the Sheriff unconscious.