Age rating and parents' guide:Angry River
by Ruskin Bond
Ages 8–12
Angry River by Ruskin Bond is best for children aged 8–12. It has no violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: A child is left alone in a flood; a grandmother is seriously ill.
Sita lives on a small island in the middle of a river with her grandparents. When her grandfather takes her grandmother to hospital, the monsoon rains come and the river rises around her. Invites children to talk about courage and what they would do in her place.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- Mild
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: A child is left alone in a flood; a grandmother is seriously ill
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At a glance
- Novel
- Emotionally light
- Indian author, setting or story
Reading mood
- Gripping
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