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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 dense forest as Robin Hood leaps from tree to tree, his heart pounding with every step. The Hounds of Lucifer are closing in fast, their snarls echoing behind him. Suddenly, a shadowy figure blocks his path—what will happen next?

Themes

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade adventure follows the legendary Robin Hood as he faces off against a fierce group known as the Hounds of Lucifer. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story contains mild peril and fantasy violence typical of Robin Hood tales. It offers exciting action and classic themes of bravery and justice.

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 explores adventure, legendary character, and fantasy world-building — 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, legendary character, fantasy world-building.

Maybe not for

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

For Parents

Content Intensity

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

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
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

171 pages
ISBN
9780140318692
Pages
171
Publisher
Puffin
Published
1985
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Robin HoodAdventure and Adventurers