Age rating and parents' guide:Rover Saves Christmas
by Roddy Doyle
Ages 7–9
Rover Saves Christmas by Roddy Doyle is best for children aged 7–9. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
On Christmas Eve, Rudolph has a cold, and Santa needs a stand-in fast. Rover the dog and the Mack children step in for a very unusual night of deliveries. Invites children to talk about helping out and their own family traditions.
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
- Early chapter book
- Emotionally light
Reading mood
- Funny
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