Robin Hood
Catherine Storr
Robin Hood
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Catherine Storr
Illustrated by Chris Collingwood
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 wasn’t just any outlaw—he was the bravest hero of Sherwood Forest, stealing from the greedy to help those in need. His adventures with Maid Marian and his friends are full of daring plans and clever tricks that prove why he’s a legend. Discover how courage and friendship can change the world, one arrow at a time.
Quick Assessment
This early reader retells classic Robin Hood adventures suitable for children ages 5 to 8. The stories focus on themes of bravery, friendship, and justice, featuring familiar characters like Maid Marian and Little John. The content is gentle and engaging, with no mature themes, making it appropriate for young readers beginning independent reading.
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
- 9780817222352
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Raintree Pub
- Published
- March 1987
- Type
- Fiction