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Robin Hood in the greenwood

Jane Louise Curry

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Robin Hood in the greenwood

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jane Louise Curry

Reading Level 3 8LE Ages 5-8 Matched

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Did you know Robin Hood wasn't just a legend but a hero who stood up to the unfair rulers? Hidden deep in Sherwood Forest, he and his merry band fight for justice in secret—but that's only the beginning.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This book retells the classic adventures of Robin Hood, focusing on his life as an outlaw in Sherwood Forest and his fight against tyranny. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it introduces themes of heroism and justice through accessible language and folklore storytelling.

Why we rated Robin Hood in the greenwood 8LE

Robin Hood in the greenwood is written at a Level 3 reading level across 53 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Robin Hood in the greenwood works for readers up to grade 5.0.

We rate Robin Hood in the greenwood as 8LE ("Light — Emotional") 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.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, Robin Hood in the greenwood explores adventure, folklore, historical, friendship, and heroism — 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, folklore, historical.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

53 pages
ISBN
0689801475
Pages
53
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Published
1995
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Robin HoodLegendsFolkloreEnglandFolklore, England

Places

England