Robin Hood
Evelyn Charles Vivian
Robin Hood
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Classic Illustrated Edition
by Evelyn Charles Vivian
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
Robin Hood is the greatest outlaw hero who ever lived, stealing from the rich and giving to the poor with unmatched bravery and cleverness. His adventures in Sherwood Forest are full of daring escapes and clever plans that show why standing up to injustice matters. Discover how one man’s courage can inspire a whole forest to fight back.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This classic retelling of Robin Hood’s legendary adventures captures the spirit of standing against tyranny and helping others. Suitable for ages 9-12, it features rich storytelling combined with historic illustrations by notable artists. The book is appropriate for middle-grade readers and contains themes of heroism and justice without graphic content.
Why we rated Robin Hood 9LP
Robin Hood is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 173 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Robin Hood works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Robin Hood 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, Robin Hood explores adventure, legendary character, folklore, heroism, and social justice — 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, folklore.
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
- 0811833992
- Pages
- 173
- Publisher
- Chronicle Books
- Published
- 2002
- Type
- Fiction