Age rating and parents' guide:Fortunately, the Milk
by Neil Gaiman
Ages 9–11
Fortunately, the Milk by Neil Gaiman is best for children aged 9–11. It has no violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language.
When Mum goes away on a business trip, Dad is left in charge and immediately runs out of milk for breakfast. He nips down to the corner shop, but takes an extraordinarily long time to return. A lighthearted choice for sparking laughter and lively conversation.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- 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
- Action & Adventure
Reading mood
- Adventurous
Good to talk about
- Family
- Action & Adventure
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