Age rating and parents' guide:The Secret Lake
by Karen Inglis
Ages 9–11
The Secret Lake by Karen Inglis is best for children aged 9–11. It has no violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language.
When Stella and her younger brother Tom move to a new home in London, they notice their neighbour's dog frequently disappears and returns soaking wet. Following him through a hidden tunnel, they discover a secret lake that takes them nearly a century back in time to the early 1900s. Encourages children to share their own family stories and feelings.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- Mild
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
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
Great for kids who like
- Mystery & Detective
Reading mood
- Mysterious
Good to talk about
- Mystery & Detective
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