Age rating and parents' guide:Dadi, Dantkatha and the Djinns

by Avanti Sopory

Ages 8–12

Dadi, Dantkatha and the Djinns by Avanti Sopory is best for children aged 8–12. It has mild violence, some scary moments, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Djinn imagery and mild supernatural peril.

Kashmiri family folklore, a grandmother's stories and a touch of djinn magic come together in a contemporary adventure.

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Content ratings

How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.

Violence: Mild
Scary moments: Moderate
Romance: None
Bad language: None

Worth knowing: Djinn imagery and mild supernatural peril.

Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on 21 September 2026.

At a glance

Early chapter book
Easy to get into from the first page
Plenty of illustrations
Some emotionally heavy moments
A good pick for reluctant readers
Indian author, setting or story

Great for kids who like

Fantasy & Magic
Action & Adventure
Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales

Reading mood

Adventurous
Imaginative
Suspenseful

Good to talk about

Family
Fantasy & Magic

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Questions parents ask

Q: What age is Dadi, Dantkatha and the Djinns for?

Dadi, Dantkatha and the Djinns suits children aged 8–12. It is an early chapter book: easy to get into from the first page, plenty of illustrations.

Q: Is Dadi, Dantkatha and the Djinns appropriate for a 8 year old?

Yes. Bookstaken rates it for ages 8–12. It has mild violence, some scary moments, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing before reading: Djinn imagery and mild supernatural peril.

Q: What should my child read after Dadi, Dantkatha and the Djinns?

Try The Magic of the Lost Temple, The Magic Drum and Other Favourite Stories and My Father's Dragon. They share the same kind of story and suit the same ages.

Age rating and parents' guideDadi, Dantkatha and the Djinns

by Avanti Sopory

Ages 8–12

Kashmiri family folklore, a grandmother's stories and a touch of djinn magic come together in a contemporary adventure.

At a glance

Early chapter book

Easy to get into from the first page

Plenty of illustrations

Some emotionally heavy moments

A good pick for reluctant readers

Indian author, setting or story

Great for kids who like

Fantasy & Magic

Action & Adventure

Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales

Reading mood

Adventurous

Imaginative

Suspenseful

Good to talk about

Family

Fantasy & Magic

Books like Dadi, Dantkatha and the Djinns

Similar stories for the same ages, none more intense than this one should be for its youngest readers.

Ages 8–12

The Magic of the Lost Temple

by Sudha Murty

Nooni's summer in a Karnataka village becomes an adventure in friendship, local traditions and a mysterious stepwell.

Know more Get book

Ages 9–12

The Magic Drum and Other Favourite Stories

by Sudha Murty

A child-friendly indian family life, animals, friendship, curiosity and everyday adventures title for English-language or bilingual family reading.

Know more Get book

Ages 6–8

My Father's Dragon

by Ruth Stiles Gannett

Elmer Elevator travels to Wild Island, using clever supplies to rescue a baby dragon held captive by wild animals.

Know more Get book

Ages 6–8

Journey

by Aaron Becker

A lonely girl enters a magical world through a drawn doorway and undertakes a dangerous rescue.

Know more Get book

Ages 9–11

The Land of Stories

by Chris Colfer

Twins Alex and Conner enter a fairy-tale world where familiar characters face new dangers and unfinished stories.

Know more Get book

Ages 6–8

Quest

by Aaron Becker

Two friends return to a magical kingdom, searching for a mysterious king and facing new dangers.

Know more Get book

Questions parents ask

Q: What age is Dadi, Dantkatha and the Djinns for?

Dadi, Dantkatha and the Djinns suits children aged 8–12. It is an early chapter book: easy to get into from the first page, plenty of illustrations.

Q: Is Dadi, Dantkatha and the Djinns appropriate for a 8 year old?

Yes. Bookstaken rates it for ages 8–12. It has mild violence, some scary moments, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing before reading: Djinn imagery and mild supernatural peril.

Q: What should my child read after Dadi, Dantkatha and the Djinns?

Try The Magic of the Lost Temple, The Magic Drum and Other Favourite Stories and My Father's Dragon. They share the same kind of story and suit the same ages.