Robin Hood
Henry F. Gilbert
Robin Hood
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Henry F. Gilbert
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 is the greatest outlaw who ever lived—not because he broke the law, but because he gave everything he stole to those in need. His daring adventures steal from the rich and fight for justice, showing that sometimes heroes wear the green of the forest. What happens when courage and kindness break all the rules?
Quick Assessment
This classic retelling of the Robin Hood legend introduces readers to the adventurous outlaw who defies authority to support the poor. Suitable for ages 9-12, it combines thrilling action with themes of justice and generosity. Parents should note the story includes depictions of stealing and fighting, portrayed in a heroic and moral context.
Why we rated Robin Hood 11LS
Robin Hood is written at a Level 6 reading level across 288 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 11LS ("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, family, historical, and fantasy world-building — 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, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LS — 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
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781853261275
- Pages
- 288
- Publisher
- Wordsworth Editions
- Published
- January 1998
- Type
- Fiction