Age rating and parents' guide:The Magic of the Lost Temple
by Sudha Murty
Ages 8–12
The Magic of the Lost Temple by Sudha Murty is best for children aged 8–12. It has no violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Gentle adventure with village life, food, festivals and local history.
Nooni's summer in a Karnataka village becomes an adventure in friendship, local traditions and a mysterious stepwell.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- Mild
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: Gentle adventure with village life, food, festivals and local history.
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Early chapter book
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Plenty of illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
- Indian author, setting or story
Great for kids who like
- Fantasy & Magic
- Mystery & Detective
- Action & Adventure
Reading mood
- Adventurous
- Mysterious
- Imaginative
Good to talk about
- Friendship
- Fantasy & Magic
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