Age rating and parents' guide:Petualangan Gundul Peringis
by Dian Kristiani
Ages 5–8
Petualangan Gundul Peringis by Dian Kristiani is best for children aged 5–8. It has no violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language.
Bored with everyday life in Ghost Village (Dusun Hantu), Gundul Peringis longs to join the human children playing outside. Although the folklore spirit can change shape into balloons and fruit, the village kids are terrified at first. Invites readers to discover and appreciate rich storytelling traditions.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- Mild
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
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