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Robin Hood

Paul D. Storrie

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Robin Hood

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Outlaw of Sherwood Forest

by Paul D. Storrie

Illustrated by Thomas Yeates

Reading Level 2 7LE Ages 5-8 Heads Up

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Robin Hood runs through the thick trees of Sherwood Forest, heart pounding as the king’s foresters chase him! Suddenly, he stumbles upon a secret group of outlaws, all ready to fight back against unfair rules. But just as Robin’s plans begin, a shadow looms—could the sheriff be closing in?

Themes

AdventureFriendshipJusticeComic strip fictionHistorical

Quick Assessment

This graphic novel retells the classic tale of Robin Hood, a young outlaw who teams up with others to challenge injustice by stealing from the rich and helping the poor. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it uses comic strip storytelling to engage children with themes of fairness and bravery. The story contains mild peril and scenes of conflict but remains appropriate for its target audience.

Why we rated Robin Hood 7LE

Robin Hood is written at a Level 2 reading level across 48 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 7LE ("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, justice, comic strip fiction, and historical — 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, justice.
  • 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

7LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Light
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

48 pages
ISBN
9780822559641
Pages
48
Publisher
Graphic Universe
Published
April 2007
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

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