I bought this book for my 8 year old daughter and she loves. It is written so that any child takes pleasure in reading. I find it very rewarding for our children "modern" who discover that schools separated girls from boys, that only wealthy people had a television, etc. And yet it is very current, worries and pleasures of children are the same. A world without video console, full of humor and joy. I take myself enjoy reading these stories to my daughter. I also have a little brother 12 who is still a fan. A good investment!