Age rating and parents' guide:ঠাকুরমার ঝুলি (Thakumar Jhuli)
by Dakshinaranjan Mitra Majumder
Ages 6–12
ঠাকুরমার ঝুলি (Thakumar Jhuli) by Dakshinaranjan Mitra Majumder is best for children aged 6–12. It has mild violence, some scary moments, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Traditional fairy-tale peril and supernatural elements; select for younger readers.
A beloved Bengali treasury of fairy tales, kings, queens, animals and magical adventures from oral tradition.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Mild
- Scary moments
- Moderate
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: Traditional fairy-tale peril and supernatural elements; select for younger readers.
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Early chapter book
- In Bengali
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Plenty of illustrations
- Some emotionally heavy moments
- A good pick for reluctant readers
- Indian author, setting or story
Great for kids who like
- Fantasy & Magic
- Action & Adventure
- Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales
Reading mood
- Adventurous
- Imaginative
- Suspenseful
Good to talk about
- Fantasy & Magic
- Action & Adventure
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