Outlaw
Tony Lee
Outlaw
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Legend of Robin Hood
by Tony Lee
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Arrows fly through the air as Robin Hood and his Merry Men sprint through the dark forest, hearts pounding. The Sheriff's men are closing in fast—will they escape this time? Suddenly, a shadowy figure blocks their path, and the chase takes a dangerous turn.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This graphic novel retells the classic tale of Robin Hood, focusing on his fight against injustice in medieval England. With age-appropriate action and themes of bravery and friendship, it suits readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note the historical setting includes mild peril but no graphic content.
Why we rated Outlaw 9LP
Outlaw is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 160 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Outlaw works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Outlaw as 9LP ("Light — Physical") 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, Outlaw explores adventure, historical, friendship, justice, and comics & graphic novels — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, historical, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
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
- 9780763643997
- Pages
- 160
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press (MA)
- Published
- 2009
- Type
- Fiction