Horrid Henry Robs the Bank
Francesca Simon
Horrid Henry Robs the Bank
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Francesca Simon
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Henry sneaks into the bank, eyes sparkling with mischief as he plans his big heist to win the ultimate board game prize. Just when he thinks he's got it all figured out, a surprise twist threatens to ruin everything. What will Henry do next?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This collection features four humorous stories about Horrid Henry's mischievous adventures, including a playful bank heist to win a game, a school newspaper scheme, and sibling rivalry with Perfect Peter. Suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8, the book encourages laughter and imagination while exploring themes of behavior and consequences. Parents should note the lighthearted depiction of mischief and pranks.
Why we rated Horrid Henry Robs the Bank 8LE
Horrid Henry Robs the Bank is written at a Level 3 reading level across 76 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Horrid Henry Robs the Bank works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Horrid Henry Robs the Bank as 8LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Horrid Henry Robs the Bank explores humor, behavior, family, friendship, and children's fiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about humor, behavior, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781402279966
- Pages
- 76
- Publisher
- Sourcebooks, Inc.
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction