Are Roald Dahl books suitable for 7 year olds?

Roald Dahl's special dash of magic has transformed countless children into readers. Packed with suspense and imagination, plus zesty language that really broadens reading horizons, these shorter favourites open up the door into his extraordinary world.
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Can a 7 year old read Roald Dahl?

This particular Roald Dahl collection is a brilliant option for children aged between 7-9, as they are growing and confident in their reading skills.
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Is Matilda suitable for a 7 year old?

"Matilda The Musical is recommended for a general audience. As an advisory to adults who might bring young people, the show is suitable for ages 6 and up. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a ticket.
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Which Roald Dahl book is best for 6 year old?

The best Roald Dahl books for kids
  1. Matilda. ...
  2. James and the Giant Peach. ...
  3. The BFG. ...
  4. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. ...
  5. The Witches. ...
  6. Fantastic Mr. ...
  7. Danny the Champion of the World. ...
  8. The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me.
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What is the easiest Roald Dahl book to read?

Here are my top 3 Roald Dahl books for early readers (children under 6).
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Happy Roald Dahl Day!
  • The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me. This book was published in 1985. ...
  • Esio Trot. ...
  • The Magic Finger.
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My recommended Roald Dahl books for children



What age is Matilda book suitable for?

Amazon.co.uk: matilda - Ages 6 to 8 / Children's Books: Books.
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What age is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory book suitable for?

AGES 7-10: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY.
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What age is Roald Dahl Boy suitable for?

I would say that it (and Boy, the previous autobiographical book) would be more suited to 9/10 year olds or older (DH and I both enjoyed them as adults).
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What is the reading level of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?

Reading to Kids Books: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Grade Level: 5th (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.) Synopsis: (from the publisher) Willy Wonka's Famous Chocolate Factory is opening at last!
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Is Matilda book suitable for 6 year olds?

Matilda is a wonderful romp -- a great read-aloud for young children, and a mild challenge for middle graders to read themselves.
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Is Matilda scary for kids?

Parents need to know that Matilda is a 1996 surreal family movie based on the book by Roald Dahl. It includes a lot of cartoonish violence, nearly all of it perpetrated by a bullying school principal. Children who displease the evil principal are put in "the chokey," a dark closet lined with nails and broken glass.
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Is Matilda too violent?

By Roald Dahl

A kids' book can be scary, but not too scary. Well, you might be surprised at how much violence there actually is in Matilda. There's physical, mental, and emotional abuse of both children and adults. The Trunchbull is as likely to hurl insults at someone as she is to hurl that someone across the field.
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Is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory suitable for 5 year olds?

The movie isn't suitable for children under five years. Also, we recommend parental guidance for younger viewers because of a couple of scenes that are bit creepy and scary.
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What age is James and the Giant Peach book suitable for?

As a parent, your job description is to TEACH - NOT to overly shelter. R-rated and some PG-movies are off-limits; understood; but this book is entirely appropriate reading material for age 7 and above.
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What age are Harry Potter books for?

What age group is Harry Potter for? As a whole, the series is generally considered to be an appropriate read for children from the ages of 9-12 and above.
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What age are David Walliams books for?

The majority of David Walliams' children's books are written for kids aged eight and older. The author has also penned picture books such as The First Hippo on the Moon and Boogie Bear which are suitable for children from age three.
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Is the witches book suitable for 5 year olds?

The witches are a little scary but not too much. Children 8 and older can read by themselves. 7 and under should probably have an adult with them.
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What reading age is fantastic Mr Fox?

This book is recommended for reluctant readers age 6 and up. But, the reading level rating for the book (difficulty level) is for 4th grade.
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What reading level is Wings of Fire?

Wings of Fire Grades 5-7.
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Is Matilda book appropriate for 9 year olds?

As long as parents censor the mild, sporadic profanity, or at the very least talk to their child about why they shouldn't use such words, this story is perfectly suitable for children.
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What is the reading level of Chronicles of Narnia?

Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia Grades 4-6.
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