Age rating and parents' guide:Sheets
by Brenna Thummler
Ages 12–14
Sheets by Brenna Thummler is best for children aged 12–14. It has no violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Grief theme.
Marjorie struggles to save her family’s laundromat until a lonely ghost named Wendell accidentally makes everything more complicated.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- Mild
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: Grief theme
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Graphic novel
- A steady start that picks up quickly
- Pictures on almost every page
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Family
- Emotions & empathy
- Visual storytelling
Reading mood
- Playful
Good to talk about
- Family
- Emotions & empathy
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