Age rating and parents' guide:How I Taught My Grandmother to Read and Other Stories
by Sudha Murty
Ages 9–14
How I Taught My Grandmother to Read and Other Stories by Sudha Murty is best for children aged 9–14. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Sudha Murty recalls teaching her grandmother to read alongside other stories about compassion, learning, honesty, and everyday wisdom.
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
- Indian author, setting or story
Great for kids who like
- Indian stories
Reading mood
- Playful
Good to talk about
- Family
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