Age rating and parents' guide:The Gita: For Children
by Roopa Pai
Ages 9–14
The Gita: For Children by Roopa Pai is best for children aged 9–14. It has mild violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Discusses duty, conflict and spiritual questions; best for shared reading at the lower end.
A lively, accessible introduction to the ideas, questions and stories within the Bhagavad Gita.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Mild
- Scary moments
- Mild
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: Discusses duty, conflict and spiritual questions; best for shared reading at the lower end.
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Novel
- A steady start that picks up quickly
- Mostly text
- Emotionally light
- Indian author, setting or story
Great for kids who like
- Indian stories
Reading mood
- Thoughtful
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