Age rating and parents' guide:Comet in Moominland
by Tove Jansson
Ages 7–11
Comet in Moominland by Tove Jansson is best for children aged 7–11. It has no violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: A comet threatens the valley; a giant lizard and an eagle.
A comet is heading straight for Moominvalley. Moomintroll and Sniff set off for the observatory in the Lonely Mountains to find out when it will hit, making friends on the way. Invites children to talk about worry, hope and facing big things together.
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 comet threatens the valley; a giant lizard and an eagle
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Novel
- Emotionally light
Reading mood
- Adventurous
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