Robin Hood
Golden
Robin Hood
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Golden
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 is the greatest hero who ever stole from the rich and gave to the poor! His daring adventures show how one brave person can make a big difference. Discover why standing up for what's right still matters today.
Quick Assessment
This retelling of the classic Robin Hood story is tailored for early readers aged 5 to 8 with simple language and engaging storytelling. It introduces themes of fairness, bravery, and helping others without any intense content, making it suitable for young children. Parents can expect a fun and accessible introduction to a beloved folk hero.
Why we rated Robin Hood 7C
Robin Hood is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 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, and family — 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.
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.
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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
- 9780307086587
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Golden Books Publishing Company
- Published
- December 1981
- Type
- Fiction