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Robin Hood

Paul D. Storrie

Cover of Robin Hood

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

Graphic Myths and Legends

Reading Level 3-4 8LE Ages 9-12 Matched Page-Turner

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.

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 — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Bullying Physical Danger Incarceration
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

8/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

48 pages
3,946 words
26m read-aloud
ISBN
0822559641
Pages
48
Publisher
Graphic Universe
Published
April 2007
Type
Fiction
Word Count
3,946
Read-Aloud
~26 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Comic Strip FictionGraphic NovelsRobin HoodLegends, Myths, & FablesFolklore & MythologyEnglandComics & Graphic NovelsCartoons and ComicsComic Books, Strips, EtcFolkloreLegends