Age rating and parents' guide:Futbol yıldızı Andiswa
by Eden Daniels
Ages 5–9
Futbol yıldızı Andiswa by Eden Daniels is best for children aged 5–9. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Andiswa loves soccer and dreams of playing with the school team, but the coach and boys tell her the sport is only for boys. When the star player falls ill right before a crucial match, Andiswa gets an unexpected chance to step onto the field and show everyone what she can do. Offers space for thoughtful conversations about empathy and difficult choices.
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
- Picture book
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