Age rating and parents' guide:Clementine
by Sara Pennypacker
Ages 6–8
Clementine by Sara Pennypacker is best for children aged 6–8. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Energetic third-grader Clementine navigates classroom trouble, friendship problems, and family life with honesty and inventive thinking.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Early chapter book
- Part of the Clementine series
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Plenty of illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Realistic Fiction (School & Friendships)
- School life
- Friendship
Reading mood
- Character-driven
Good to talk about
- Friendship
- Family
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