Robin Hood (Illustrated Classics)
Simon and Schuster Staff
Robin Hood (Illustrated Classics)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Simon and Schuster Staff
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
Did you know Robin Hood wasn’t just a hero, but a clever trickster hiding in the forest? He and his friends sneak through Sherwood, taking from the rich to help those in need—but their biggest challenge is outsmarting the Sheriff of Nottingham. And that’s only the beginning of their exciting adventures!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This illustrated classic retells the timeless tale of Robin Hood, a heroic outlaw who steals from the rich and gives to the poor with the help of his loyal band. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, the book features simple language and engaging illustrations that bring the story to life without any intense or frightening content. It encourages themes of bravery, friendship, and justice in an age-appropriate way.
Why we rated Robin Hood (Illustrated Classics) 7C
Robin Hood (Illustrated Classics) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Robin Hood (Illustrated Classics) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Robin Hood (Illustrated Classics) 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 (Illustrated Classics) explores 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 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, justice.
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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780671092238
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Holiday House
- Published
- April 1988
- Type
- Fiction