The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood of Great Renown, in Nottinghamshire
Robert O. Patterson
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood of Great Renown, in Nottinghamshire
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Robert O. Patterson
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
What if you could sneak through the forest with Robin Hood and his merry band, stealing from the rich to help the poor? Imagine the thrill of daring escapes and clever tricks in the heart of Nottinghamshire. But can Robin Hood outsmart the sheriff before it's too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This classic tale introduces early readers to the legendary adventures of Robin Hood, focusing on themes of bravery, justice, and friendship. Suitable for ages 5-8, the language and story are accessible for young readers at a Grade 3 level. Parents should note that the story involves mild peril and themes of stealing, presented in a lighthearted, heroic context.
Why we rated The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood of Great Renown, in Nottinghamshire 8LE
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood of Great Renown, in Nottinghamshire is written at a Level 3 reading level across 78 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood of Great Renown, in Nottinghamshire works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood of Great Renown, in Nottinghamshire 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, The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood of Great Renown, in Nottinghamshire explores legends, adventure, friendship, and justice — 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 legends, adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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
- 9780890093887
- Pages
- 78
- Publisher
- Book Sales
- Published
- August 1981
- Type
- Fiction