Age rating and parents' guide:A Children's History of India
by Subhadra Sen Gupta
Ages 12–14
A Children's History of India by Subhadra Sen Gupta is best for children aged 12–14. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
A child-friendly indian history, historical figures, courts, monuments and objects title for English-language or bilingual family reading.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
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At a glance
- Non-fiction
- A steady start that picks up quickly
- Some illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
- Indian author, setting or story
Great for kids who like
- Non-Fiction
- Indian stories
- History & biography
Reading mood
- Informative
Good to talk about
- Family
- History & biography
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