The Legend of Robin Hood
Julia McDonnell
The Legend of Robin Hood
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Julia McDonnell
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
Robin Hood is not just a hero from old stories—he's the greatest outlaw archer who ever lived! With his band of Merry Men and clever plans, he fights the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham. But was he real or just a legend? That mystery makes his story even more exciting!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This engaging retelling introduces early readers to the legendary figure of Robin Hood, combining folklore with historical intrigue. Suitable for ages 5-8, the book features vivid illustrations and fun facts that encourage curiosity about the story's origins and its place in popular culture. It offers a gentle exploration of heroism and justice without any intense content.
Why we rated The Legend of Robin Hood 7C
The Legend of Robin Hood is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Legend of Robin Hood works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The Legend of Robin Hood 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, The Legend of Robin Hood explores folklore, adventure, friendship, and juvenile literature — 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 folklore, adventure, friendship.
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
- 9781482427509
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction