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Richard Carpenter's Robin of Sherwood and the hounds of Lucifer

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Richard Carpenter's Robin of Sherwood and the hounds of Lucifer

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Richard Carpenter

Reading Level 4-5 9LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 misty forest as Robin Hood races against the fierce Hounds of Lucifer. The clash of swords rings out under the shadowy trees, but just as victory seems close, a chilling howl splits the night—what danger lurks ahead?

Themes

AdventureRobin Hood (Legendary character)

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade adventure follows the legendary Robin Hood as he faces off against the ruthless Hounds of Lucifer. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story features classic themes of bravery and justice with some mild peril during action scenes. Parents should know that the book contains fantasy violence typical of Robin Hood tales but remains appropriate for its reading level.

Why we rated Richard Carpenter's Robin of Sherwood and the hounds of Lucifer 9LP

Richard Carpenter's Robin of Sherwood and the hounds of Lucifer is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 171 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Richard Carpenter's Robin of Sherwood and the hounds of Lucifer works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Richard Carpenter's Robin of Sherwood and the hounds of Lucifer 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.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, Richard Carpenter's Robin of Sherwood and the hounds of Lucifer weaves together adventure and robin hood (legendary character).

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, robin hood (legendary character).

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
2
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

171 pages
ISBN
0140318690
Pages
171
Publisher
Puffin
Published
1985
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Robin HoodAdventure and Adventurers