The merry adventures of Robin Hood
Joanne Mattern
The merry adventures of Robin Hood
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Joanne Mattern
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
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in Sherwood Forest with a band of merry friends? Imagine sneaking past the guards to help those in need, all while outsmarting the king’s men. But can Robin Hood keep his secret safe from the watchful eyes of the law?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book retells the classic legend of Robin Hood, focusing on his daring adventures and generosity toward the poor. Written at a grade 2 reading level, it is suitable for early readers ages 5-8 and introduces themes of bravery, friendship, and justice without graphic content.
Why we rated The merry adventures of Robin Hood 7C
The merry adventures of Robin Hood is written at a Level 2 reading level across 46 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The merry adventures of Robin Hood works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The merry adventures 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 merry adventures of Robin Hood explores adventure, friendship, folklore, 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, folklore.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
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
- 9780816728596
- Pages
- 46
- Publisher
- Troll Associates
- Published
- 1993
- Type
- Nonfiction