Robin
Alan Grant
Robin
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
a hero reborn
by Alan Grant
The text is written at a 2nd 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
Robin isn't just any sidekick—he's a computer genius with skills that make him a hero all on his own. Watch as he trains hard and outsmarts scary villains like the Scarecrow, proving that brains and courage can change everything.
Quick Assessment
This early-reader graphic novel introduces Tim Drake, the third Robin, as he develops his skills and confronts classic villains like the Scarecrow. With its simple language and engaging comic-strip format, it's suitable for ages 5-8 and offers an entertaining introduction to superhero stories with light action and humor.
Why we rated Robin 7LP
Robin is written at a Level 2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Robin works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Robin as 7LP ("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, Robin explores comic books, humor, adventure, and superheroes — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about comic books, humor, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781563890291
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- DC
- Published
- 1991
- Type
- Fiction