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.
Mr Fox is clever, daring, and always one step ahead of the three meanest farmers around: Boggis, Bunce, and Bean. When they join forces and bring heavy machinery to dig him out of his home, Mr Fox must come up with a brilliant plan to save his family and the other woodland animals. Full of energy, snappy dialogue, and playful mischief, this fast-paced story delights children with its battle of wits between a cunning hero and ridiculous villains.
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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