Robin Hood and the King's Ransom
Ladybird Books
Robin Hood and the King's Ransom
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ladybird Books
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Arrows fly through the air as Robin Hood and his Merry Men dash through the forest, clutching the king's ransom! But just as they think they're safe, a shadow looms ahead. What could it be?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book introduces young children to the classic tale of Robin Hood in a simplified and engaging format suitable for ages 5-8. It features straightforward language and vibrant illustrations to support emerging readers, focusing on adventure and heroism without any intense content. Parents can expect a gentle introduction to classic literature with no content concerns.
Why we rated Robin Hood and the King's Ransom 8C
Robin Hood and the King's Ransom is written at a Level 3 reading level across 52 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Robin Hood and the King's Ransom works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Robin Hood and the King's Ransom as 8C ("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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Robin Hood and the King's Ransom explores adventure, friendship, and classic literature — 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, classic literature.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" 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
- 9780721405070
- Pages
- 52
- Publisher
- Ladybird
- Published
- March 1982
- Type
- Fiction