Age rating and parents' guide:Mahabharata For Children
by M. L. Soni
Ages 8–12
Mahabharata For Children by M. L. Soni is best for children aged 8–12. It has moderate violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Epic war and family conflict are present; preview with younger readers.
A compact retelling of the Mahabharata that introduces the epic's families, dilemmas and memorable characters.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Moderate
- Scary moments
- Mild
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: Epic war and family conflict are present; preview with younger readers.
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At a glance
- Early chapter book
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Plenty of illustrations
- Some emotionally heavy moments
- A good pick for reluctant readers
- Indian author, setting or story
Great for kids who like
- Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales
- Indian stories
Reading mood
- Imaginative
- Suspenseful
Good to talk about
- Mythology
- Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales
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