Age rating and parents' guide:A Light in the Attic
by Shel Silverstein
Ages 9–11
A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein is best for children aged 9–11. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Humorous poems and drawings explore strange creatures, childhood worries, family life, and wildly imaginative possibilities.
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
- Poetry
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Plenty of illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Humor & Comedy
- Art & drawing
Reading mood
- Funny
- Lyrical
Good to talk about
- Family
- Humor & Comedy
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