Age rating and parents' guide:Tenali Raman (Illustrated)
by Maple Press
Ages 6–10
Tenali Raman (Illustrated) by Maple Press is best for children aged 6–10. It has mild violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Historical court setting with comic punishments and trickery.
Illustrated tales of Tenali Raman's wit, wordplay and problem-solving in the Vijayanagara court.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Mild
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: Historical court setting with comic punishments and trickery.
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At a glance
- Early chapter book
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Plenty of illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
- Indian author, setting or story
Great for kids who like
- Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales
- Indian stories
- Puzzles & problem-solving
Reading mood
- Imaginative
Good to talk about
- Puzzles & problem-solving
- Language & wordplay
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