Age rating and parents' guide:Kid Authors
by David Stabler
Ages 9–14
Kid Authors by David Stabler is best for children aged 9–14. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Before they wrote beloved classics, famous writers were ordinary children dealing with strict teachers, bullies, and big dreams. This lively collection tells the childhood stories of authors like J.K. Invites children to imagine, create, and share ideas of their own.
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
- Non-fiction
- Part of the Kid Legends series
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Some illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales
- Non-Fiction
Reading mood
- Imaginative
- Informative
Good to talk about
- Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales
- Non-Fiction
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