Age rating and parents' guide:The King of the Copper Mountains
by Paul Biegel
Ages 7–11
The King of the Copper Mountains by Paul Biegel is best for children aged 7–11. It has mild violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: An old king close to death.
The ancient King of the Copper Mountains is fading, and only stories keep his heart beating. So each night an animal arrives with a tale, while the Wonder Doctor is sent for. Invites children to tell a story of their own, and to talk about why stories matter.
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: An old king close to death
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Novel
- Emotionally light
Reading mood
- Warm & heartfelt
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