The adventures of Robin Hood

D. J. Arneson

The adventures of Robin Hood

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by D. J. Arneson

Reading Level 4-5 9LS Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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 is the greatest outlaw who ever lived—stealing from the rich isn’t just daring, it’s his way of making things right. He outsmarts the king’s guards and shares every treasure with those who need it most. But can his bold bravery change the fate of the whole kingdom?

Themes

AdventureFolkloreJusticeFriendship

Quick Assessment

This classic tale follows Robin Hood, a legendary hero who steals from the wealthy rulers to support the poor and oppressed. Aimed at middle-grade readers, the book delivers exciting folklore and adventure while exploring themes of justice and generosity. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains mild peril but no graphic content.

Why we rated The adventures of Robin Hood 9LS

The adventures of Robin Hood is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 187 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The adventures of Robin Hood works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate The adventures of Robin Hood as 9LS ("Light — Social") 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, The adventures of Robin Hood explores adventure, folklore, justice, and friendship — 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 adventure, folklore, justice.

Maybe not for

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

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LS — Light — Social

Emotional

Light

Physical

Light

Social

Light ←

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

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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