Age rating and parents' guide:The Cherry Tree
by Ruskin Bond
Ages 6–11
The Cherry Tree by Ruskin Bond is best for children aged 6–11. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
A lonely boy nurtures a cherry seed in the Himalayan foothills and patiently watches it survive into a tree.
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
- 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
- Action & Adventure
- Nature & outdoors
- Indian stories
Reading mood
- Adventurous
- Suspenseful
Good to talk about
- Emotions & empathy
- Survival & resilience
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