Age rating and parents' guide:Fish in a Tree
by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Ages 9–14
Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt is best for children aged 9–14. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Ally hides her dyslexia until a perceptive teacher helps her recognize her intelligence and find confidence among supportive classmates.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Novel
- A steady start that picks up quickly
- Mostly text
- Emotionally light
Great for kids who like
- Realistic Fiction (School & Friendships)
- Animals
- Nature & outdoors
Reading mood
- Inspiring
Good to talk about
- Friendship
- Emotions & empathy
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