Young Robin's Hood
Ian Whybrow
Young Robin's Hood
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ian Whybrow
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
What if the legendary Robin Hood and his fearless friend Little John were just kids like you, meeting for the very first time? Imagine the adventures and contests that would spark a friendship destined to change history. But how will their daring deeds begin, and what challenges lie ahead?
Quick Assessment
This charming early reader imagines the childhood origins of Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men, focusing on friendship and playful contests. Suitable for children ages 5-8, it introduces classic characters in an accessible and engaging way without any intense content. The story encourages themes of camaraderie and courage in a fun, age-appropriate manner.
Why we rated Young Robin's Hood 8C
Young Robin's Hood is written at a Level 3 reading level across 64 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Young Robin's Hood works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Young Robin's Hood as 8C ("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, Young Robin's Hood explores friendship, adventure, historical, and fantasy world-building — 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 friendship, adventure, historical.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — 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
- 1590344766
- Pages
- 64
- Publisher
- Mondo Publishing
- Published
- 2002
- Type
- Fiction