What reading level is The Puffin Mahabharata?

The Puffin Mahabharata by Namita Gokhale is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Puffin Mahabharata appropriate for?

The Puffin Mahabharata is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is The Puffin Mahabharata?

The Puffin Mahabharata is nonfiction — Hindu mythology.

Does The Puffin Mahabharata have any content warnings?

The Puffin Mahabharata has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Puffin Mahabharata?

The Puffin Mahabharata by Namita Gokhale is 202 pages.

The Puffin Mahabharata

Namita Gokhale

The Puffin Mahabharata

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Namita Gokhale

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered how a family fight could change the fate of an entire kingdom? In ancient Bharatvarsha, cousins from the Kuru clan clash in a battle that is both heroic and heartbreaking. What secrets will this epic war reveal about courage, humility, and the true meaning of victory?

Themes

ReligionFamily Historical AdventureMythology

Quick Assessment

This retelling of the Mahabharata by Namita Gokhale presents the ancient Indian epic in accessible language for readers aged 9-12, preserving the story’s complexity and emotional depth. The narrative explores themes of family conflict, moral dilemmas, and the consequences of war, accompanied by vivid illustrations to engage young readers. Parents should note that the book includes depictions of war and familial strife but handles them in a way appropriate for middle-grade audiences.