Robin Hood
Nick Bantock
Robin Hood
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Pop-up Rhyme
by Nick Bantock
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Robin Hood isn’t just a hero—he’s a master of surprise! With pop-up faces that leap off the page, you’ll meet Robin, Little John, Marion, and even the Sheriff of Nottingham in a story told entirely in rhyme. It’s a playful adventure that shows why standing up for what’s right can be so exciting.
Quick Assessment
This early reader book presents the legendary tale of Robin Hood through engaging rhyming text and interactive pop-up illustrations, ideal for children ages 5 to 8. It introduces classic characters and themes of bravery and justice in an accessible, playful format. The book’s design encourages reading engagement without any content concerns.
Why we rated Robin Hood 7C
Robin Hood is written at a Level 2 reading level across 12 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Robin Hood works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Robin Hood as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Robin Hood explores adventure, friendship, family, and fantasy world-building — 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 adventure, friendship, family.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 0670849898
- Pages
- 12
- Publisher
- Viking Press
- Published
- 1993
- Type
- Nonfiction