Robin Hood
Paul Creswick
Robin Hood
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
And His Adventures
by Paul Creswick
The text is written at a 6th 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 isn’t just a thief—he’s the hero who steals from the rich to give to the poor, standing up to unfair rulers with his clever band of friends. His daring adventures in Sherwood Forest show how bravery and kindness can change the world. Discover why standing up for justice still matters today.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel retells the classic legend of Robin Hood, focusing on his life as an outlaw fighting against tyranny alongside his loyal band in Sherwood Forest. Suitable for ages 9-12, it emphasizes themes of justice, courage, and friendship without intense violence or mature content. Parents can expect a timeless adventure story that encourages standing up for what is right.
Why we rated Robin Hood 11LE
Robin Hood is written at a Level 6 reading level across 272 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Robin Hood works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Robin Hood as 11LE ("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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Robin Hood explores adventure, friendship, historical, social justice, and family — 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.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, friendship, historical.
- ✓ 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
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780486824291
- Pages
- 272
- Publisher
- Courier Dover Publications
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Nonfiction