Age rating and parents' guide:Flotsam
by David Wiesner
Ages 6–11
Flotsam by David Wiesner is best for children aged 6–11. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
While exploring the beach, a curious boy discovers an antique underwater camera washed up in the waves. When he gets the film developed, the photos reveal an astonishing secret world beneath the sea, from robotic fish to families of tiny aliens. A playful spark for creativity and storytelling beyond the page.
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
- 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
- Mystery & Detective
Reading mood
- Mysterious
Good to talk about
- Mystery & Detective
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