Age rating and parents' guide:Fantastic Mr. Fox
by Roald Dahl
Ages 6–8
Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl is best for children aged 6–8. It has mild violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language.
Clever Mr. Fox repeatedly outwits three cruel farmers while secretly feeding his family and their underground neighbors.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Mild
- Scary moments
- Mild
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Early chapter book
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Plenty of illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Animals
- Nature & outdoors
Reading mood
- Playful
Good to talk about
- Family
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