Age rating and parents' guide:Amar Chitra Katha (series)
by Various (founded by Anant Pai)
Ages 6–14
Amar Chitra Katha (series) by Various (founded by Anant Pai) is best for children aged 6–14. It has moderate violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Some mythological battle imagery.
Illustrated comics retell Indian history, mythology, folklore, and biographies of influential figures for young readers.
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: Some mythological battle imagery
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Graphic novel
- Part of the Amar Chitra Katha series
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Pictures on almost every page
- Some emotionally heavy moments
- A good pick for reluctant readers
- Indian author, setting or story
Great for kids who like
- Humor & Comedy
- Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales
- Non-Fiction
Reading mood
- Funny
- Imaginative
- Informative
Good to talk about
- History & biography
- Mythology
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