Age rating and parents' guide:পাগলা দাশু (Pagla Dashu)
by Sukumar Ray
Ages 8–14
পাগলা দাশু (Pagla Dashu) by Sukumar Ray is best for children aged 8–14. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: School and social satire; cultural references may be strongest in Bengali.
Comic Bengali stories about the irrepressible Dashu, whose wit and mischief turn everyday rules upside down.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: School and social satire; cultural references may be strongest in Bengali.
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Early chapter book
- In Bengali
- 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
- Humor & Comedy
- Art & drawing
- Indian stories
Reading mood
- Funny
Good to talk about
- Creativity & writing
- Humor & Comedy
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