Age rating and parents' guide:Mùa Hè Kỳ Lạ
by Nguyễn Phạm Tú Trinh
Ages 4–7
Mùa Hè Kỳ Lạ by Nguyễn Phạm Tú Trinh is best for children aged 4–7. It has mild violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language.
It is summer break, and Ủn is excited to play with his favorite toys. But every time he invites his friend Ỉn over, she is too busy reading books under the tree.
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
- A good pick for reluctant readers
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