Bambi is a delightful family novel that will engage younger readers with its characters and setting in the natural world and will also drive older readers to consider the worldview and deeper messages Salten entwines into the story. It deals with real life situations of discovery, loss, growing up, and living in a caring community. I recommend it for independent readers 5th grade and up, or it would also make a fun family read aloud! ~ Kristina B.