Age rating and parents' guide:Rusty the Boy from the Hills
by Ruskin Bond
Ages 9–14
Rusty the Boy from the Hills by Ruskin Bond is best for children aged 9–14. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Rusty is a quiet, imaginative boy growing up in the foothills of the Himalayas, living with his grandparents in Dehra. His days are filled with wandering through overgrown orchards, exploring quiet forest paths, and stumbling into misadventures with eccentric relatives and local friends. Invites readers to look more closely at the natural world.
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
- Novel
- Part of the Rusty series
- A steady start that picks up quickly
- Mostly text
- Emotionally light
- Indian author, setting or story
Great for kids who like
- Nature & outdoors
- Indian stories
Reading mood
- Thoughtful
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