Is there any interactive fiction targeted at young readers

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I’ve been reading a lot of CoG and hosted games stories over the last few years and I’ve really enjoyed them. Before that I read a lot of game books in my schools days (many years ago).

It’s a hobby I would like to share with my daughter but I’m struggling to find anything suitable for her to start with.

She’s 9 and is still into talking ponies or anything disney.

Can anyone recommend anything age appropriate from CoG / hosted games? Or failing that any other interactive fiction.

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I’ve played Dino Knights and Runt of the Litter, and from what I remember, both would be pretty suitable for kids. Although you should probably still read through them first yourself just to be sure

I haven’t played Sixth Grade Detective but I’ve heard it’s good for a younger audience too

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I agree with this.

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As someone who has read Sixth Grade Detective, I definitely would recommend that. Light-hearted and fun, good storytelling, and quite appropriate for kids :slight_smile:

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9 might be a little too young for Six Grade Detective, since there’s some light romance and kissing, but otherwise it’s very wholesome and I recommend for young reader.

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Probably a dumb question, but why not Choice of Dragon ? I know, not necessarily a full story, but it’s simple and somewhat age appropriate (?)

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You could try my game, The Parenting Simulator. It might not appeal to a kid, but on the plus side it has no violence, language or sexual content. Does have a little bullying and some drama in later chapters like a pet potentially getting lost or dying or your kid getting in a car crash, though (the kid is injured but cannot die).

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I’d recommend Swamp Castle, but that has, like, I don’t know maybe for an older kid???
For her age I’d say Imagination by EndMaster over on CYS might be good maybe? It’s very kid appropriate and has a good lesson too. I was surprised??? Like if I had a kid I would totally read that with xir.
I remember there being some really good female character types which is refreshing and really important for children to see you know?

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Choice of dragon is pretty simplistic. Should be fine.
Otherwise, delight games has a kids section that might be worth checking out :slight_smile:

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I remember “Switcheroo” by the Marino Family (literally; their kids help write the stories). You can see it and another story at https://ifdb.tads.org/search?searchfor=author%3AThe+Marino+Family

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