What reading level is Robin Hood and The Golden Arrow?

Robin Hood and The Golden Arrow by is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 930L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Robin Hood and The Golden Arrow appropriate for?

Robin Hood and The Golden Arrow is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 9C (Clear). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Robin Hood and The Golden Arrow?

Robin Hood and The Golden Arrow is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Robin Hood and The Golden Arrow have any content warnings?

Robin Hood and The Golden Arrow has a HootRating of 9C (Clear). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Robin Hood and The Golden Arrow?

Robin Hood and The Golden Arrow by is 34 pages (approximately 782 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Robin Hood and The Golden Arrow

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

When the Sheriff of Nottingham organizes an archery contest to trap Robin Hood, the clever outlaw and his merry friends come up with a sneaky plan while disguised. Join the adventure as they outsmart the Sheriff and prove that bravery and teamwork can win the day. Exciting and easy to read, this tale brings Robin Hood’s daring spirit to life for young readers.

Themes

Adventure Friendship Family

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 5-8.

Why we rated Robin Hood and The Golden Arrow 9C

Robin Hood and The Golden Arrow is written at a Level 4-5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 930L across 34 pages (approximately 782 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.9 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Robin Hood and The Golden Arrow works for readers up to grade 6.9.

Read aloud, Robin Hood and The Golden Arrow takes about 5 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Robin Hood and The Golden Arrow as 9C ("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.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.

Thematically, Robin Hood and The Golden Arrow 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.
✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, friendship, family.

Maybe not for

! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.