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How would you assign an age category to a children's book?
Just got this review from a U.S. reader:
'I really enjoyed this book! Full of suspense and adventure. I couldn't wait to read what happened next! I do think this book is a little too advanced for my kids, 9 and 11. I would actually say this book is more for ages 13 to 15, but that's just my opinion.'
I had allocated the book a rating of 8 - 12.
How do I know that I've got it right?
I would say that the main factors that make a book suitable for teens rather than primary-aged children are based on content (i.e. possibly more sexual, violent or emotionally challenging, or else using a complex concept) and language (i.e. advanced vocabulary or bad language).
'I really enjoyed this book! Full of suspense and adventure. I couldn't wait to read what happened next! I do think this book is a little too advanced for my kids, 9 and 11. I would actually say this book is more for ages 13 to 15, but that's just my opinion.'
I had allocated the book a rating of 8 - 12.
How do I know that I've got it right?
I would say that the main factors that make a book suitable for teens rather than primary-aged children are based on content (i.e. possibly more sexual, violent or emotionally challenging, or else using a complex concept) and language (i.e. advanced vocabulary or bad language).
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I'm imagining an Amish-style family, gangly youth spelling out words painstakingly at the kitchen table.
Thanks, folks. I thought I'd got it right but sometimes a bit of doubt creeps in. You're right, Baggy, I think my instincts and experience should be trusted. And yes, Carol, this is the only time this has been said so I shall put it to the back of my mind.