Robin Hood
Annie Ingle
Robin Hood
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Annie Ingle
Illustrated by Domenick D'Andrea
The text is written at a 5th 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 a hero who steals from the rich to help those in need. With Maid Marian and the merry outlaws, he outsmarts the greedy sheriff at every turn, proving that courage and cleverness can change the world.
Quick Assessment
This classic tale follows Robin Hood and his band of outlaws as they challenge injustice by helping the poor and standing up to the corrupt sheriff of Nottingham. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it offers themes of bravery, friendship, and social fairness without intense content, making it a great introduction to timeless adventure stories.
Why we rated Robin Hood 10LS
Robin Hood is written at a Level 5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 6.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Robin Hood works for readers up to grade 7.0.
We rate Robin Hood as 10LS ("Light — Social") 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, 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, friendship, social justice.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10LS — Light — SocialLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780833585097
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
- Published
- October 1999
- Type
- Fiction