The One and Only Robin Hood
Nigel Gray
The One and Only Robin Hood
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Nigel Gray
Illustrated by H. Craig
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
Crunch! The sweet smell of honey fills the air as Robin Hood tiptoes through the king’s garden, ready to stir up some mischief. Leaves rustle and blackbirds take flight, while the forest waits quietly for a daring adventure that will change everything.
Quick Assessment
This playful retelling of the Robin Hood legend uses a question-and-answer format paired with colorful, comic-style illustrations to engage early readers. Suitable for ages 5-8, it mixes historical elements with humor and wordplay, though the story may feel a bit jumbled and unconventional. Parents should note it focuses on themes of heroism and generosity with light, gentle mischief but no intense content.
Why we rated The One and Only Robin Hood 7C
The One and Only 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 One and Only Robin Hood works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The One and Only 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, The One and Only Robin Hood explores historical, adventure, humor, friendship, and family — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, adventure, humor.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Content Flags
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780744514247
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Walker Books Ltd
- Published
- May 1990
- Type
- Nonfiction