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Robin Hood
Paul D. Storrie
Robin Hood
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Outlaw of Sherwood Forest, An English Legend (Graphic Universe)
by Paul D. Storrie
Illustrated by Thomas Yeates
The text is written at a 3rd 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
Step into the thrilling world of Sherwood Forest where Robin Hood and his loyal friends stand up against injustice. Packed with daring escapades and clever tricks, this graphic novel brings the legendary outlaw's adventures vividly to life. Laugh, gasp, and cheer as the story unfolds through exciting comic panels.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3-4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, bullying, physical danger. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated Robin Hood 8LE
Robin Hood is written at a Level 3-4 reading level across 48 pages (approximately 3,946 words). Strong independent readers around grade 4.2 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Robin Hood works for readers up to grade 5.2.
Read aloud, Robin Hood takes about 26 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.
We rate Robin Hood as 8LE ("Light — Emotional") 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, Bullying, Physical Danger, Incarceration.
Thematically, Robin Hood explores adventure, friendship, social justice, graphic novels, and historical — 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.
- ✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, friendship, social justice.
- ✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 7 more books in the Graphic Myths and Legends series.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
8/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0822559641
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Graphic Universe
- Published
- April 2007
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 3,946
- Read-Aloud
- ~26 min
- Text Density
- Light Text