Robin Hood (Dover Children's Thrift Classics)
Philip Smith
Robin Hood (Dover Children's Thrift Classics)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Philip Smith
Illustrated by Thea Kliros
The text is written at a 5th 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 isn’t just a hero—he’s the original champion of standing up to bullies in power! Living deep in Sherwood Forest, he and his band of merry friends outsmart the greedy and help those in need. Their daring adventures show how courage and cleverness can change the world.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This classic retelling of Robin Hood follows the legendary outlaw and his band of followers as they fight against tyranny in medieval England. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it offers an engaging introduction to themes of justice, bravery, and friendship without intense violence. Parents can expect a timeless story that encourages moral reflection and adventure.
Why we rated Robin Hood (Dover Children's Thrift Classics) 10LP
Robin Hood (Dover Children's Thrift Classics) is written at a Level 5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 6.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Robin Hood (Dover Children's Thrift Classics) works for readers up to grade 7.0.
We rate Robin Hood (Dover Children's Thrift Classics) as 10LP ("Light — Physical") 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.
Thematically, Robin Hood (Dover Children's Thrift Classics) explores classics, adventure, friendship, justice, and historical — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about classics, adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780613980968
- Publisher
- Tandem Library
- Published
- May 1994
- Type
- Fiction