The Adventures of Robin Hood
Patricia Leitch
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Patricia Leitch
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
What if you could sneak through the shadows of Sherwood Forest with Robin Hood and his band of merry outlaws? Imagine outsmarting the evil Sheriff of Nottingham and fighting for justice where every arrow counts. But when the crown’s fate hangs in the balance, can Robin Hood’s bravery be enough to save the day?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This classic retelling of Robin Hood, aimed at children ages 9 to 12, offers an engaging introduction to the legendary English folk hero. The story balances adventure and moral lessons about justice and bravery, making it suitable for middle-grade readers. Parents should note the mild peril and historical setting but can expect no graphic content.
Why we rated The Adventures of Robin Hood 9LP
The Adventures of Robin Hood is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 127 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 9LP ("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.
Thematically, The Adventures of Robin Hood explores classics, adventure, friendship, and justice — 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
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — 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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780886461164
- Pages
- 127
- Publisher
- Dh Audio
- Published
- November 1986
- Type
- Fiction