Age rating and parents' guide:Phoebe and Her Unicorn
by Dana Simpson
Ages 6–11
Phoebe and Her Unicorn by Dana Simpson is best for children aged 6–11. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Daydreaming Phoebe befriends vain unicorn Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, creating a funny partnership across school and magical adventures.
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
- Graphic novel
- Part of the Phoebe and Her Unicorn series
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Pictures on almost every page
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Fantasy & Magic
- Action & Adventure
- Humor & Comedy
Reading mood
- Funny
- Adventurous
- Imaginative
Good to talk about
- School life
- Fantasy & Magic
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