Age rating and parents' guide:The Ice Sea Pirates
by Frida Nilsson
Ages 7–11
The Ice Sea Pirates by Frida Nilsson is best for children aged 7–11. It has moderate violence, some scary moments, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Children are kidnapped and forced to work in a mine; a cruel pirate captain.
When pirates snatch her little sister Miki, Siri sets sail into the frozen north to get her back. The pirates take children to dig in their diamond mine, and nobody has ever returned. Invites children to talk about bravery, loyalty and looking after family.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Moderate
- Scary moments
- Moderate
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: Children are kidnapped and forced to work in a mine; a cruel pirate captain
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Novel
Reading mood
- Gripping
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