Age rating and parents' guide:Swami and Friends
by R.K. Narayan
Ages 10–14
Swami and Friends by R.K. Narayan is best for children aged 10–14. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
A child-friendly indian classics, coming-of-age stories and literary works rooted in indian places title for English-language or bilingual family reading.
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 Malgudi series
- A steady start that picks up quickly
- Mostly text
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
- Indian author, setting or story
Great for kids who like
- Realistic Fiction (School & Friendships)
- Indian stories
- Friendship
Reading mood
- Character-driven
Good to talk about
- Friendship
- Family
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