Age rating and parents' guide:Mùa Hè Kỳ Lạ
by Nguyễn Phạm Tú Trinh
Ages 4–7
Mùa Hè Kỳ Lạ by Nguyễn Phạm Tú Trinh is best for children aged 4–7. It has mild violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language.
It is summer break, and Ủn is excited to play with his favorite toys. But every time he invites his friend Ỉn over, she is too busy reading books under the tree. Curious about what could be so fascinating, Ủn wanders over to investigate and finds himself swept up in an imaginative quest to fight a monster and rescue a princess. A colorful and heartwarming story celebrating the joy of reading, friendship, and childhood imagination.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Mild
- Scary moments
- Mild
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Picture book
- A good pick for reluctant readers
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