Robin Hood (Clippers Raintree Stories)
Catherine Storr
Robin Hood (Clippers Raintree Stories)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Catherine Storr
The text is written at a 2nd 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
What if you lived in a magical forest where heroes outsmart the bad guys and share their treasure with everyone? Imagine teaming up with Robin Hood, Maid Marian, and the Merry Men as they plan their next daring adventure. But can they stay one step ahead of the sneaky Sheriff of Nottingham?
Quick Assessment
This retelling of Robin Hood introduces young readers to classic tales of bravery, friendship, and justice set in Sherwood Forest. Suitable for early readers ages 5-8, it features accessible language and familiar characters like Maid Marian and Friar Tuck. The stories focus on adventure and teamwork without intense violence or mature content.
Why we rated Robin Hood (Clippers Raintree Stories) 7C
Robin Hood (Clippers Raintree Stories) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Robin Hood (Clippers Raintree Stories) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Robin Hood (Clippers Raintree Stories) as 7C ("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 (Clippers Raintree Stories) explores adventure, friendship, family, and historical — 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, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780817222680
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Steck-Vaughn
- Published
- November 1984
- Type
- Fiction