Age rating and parents' guide:The Mysteries of Harris Burdick
by Chris Van Allsburg
Ages 6–14
The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg is best for children aged 6–14. It has no violence, some scary moments, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Mysterious/eerie images.
Fourteen mysterious illustrations, supposedly left by Harris Burdick, invite readers to imagine the strange stories behind them.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- Moderate
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: Mysterious/eerie images
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
- Some emotionally heavy moments
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Mystery & Detective
Reading mood
- Mysterious
- Suspenseful
Good to talk about
- Mystery & Detective
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