Age rating and parents' guide:La décision
by Ursula Nafula
Ages 6–10
La décision by Ursula Nafula is best for children aged 6–10. It has mild violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language.
In a village facing severe hardships—from food shortages and litter to water taps that have completely run dry—the community struggles to get by. But when a father gathers everyone under a large tree for a town meeting, neighbors young and old decide to take matters into their own hands. Opens lovely conversations about friendship and treating others with care.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Mild
- Scary moments
- Mild
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Picture book
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