Robin Hood
Rob Lloyd Jones
Robin Hood
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Rob Lloyd Jones
The text is written at a 3rd 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 isn’t just a hero—he’s a champion for anyone who’s been treated unfairly! When Much Middleton’s father is taken away by the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham, Robin’s clever plans and daring heart become the only hope. What will happen when bravery meets danger in the forest?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This retelling of the Robin Hood legend is specially adapted for early readers and English language learners, making it accessible and engaging for ages 5 to 8. The story focuses on themes of justice and friendship as young Much Middleton seeks help from Robin Hood to save his father. It contains mild peril but is appropriate for its target audience.
Why we rated Robin Hood 8LE
Robin Hood is written at a Level 3 reading level across 64 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Robin Hood works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Robin Hood as 8LE ("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, and juvenile fiction — 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
8LE — 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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781409545651
- Pages
- 64
- Publisher
- Usborne Publishing
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Nonfiction