After the war
by Carol Matas
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1996
A young Jewish girl survives the Holocaust and struggles to find her place in the world after the war.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the book.
The book depicts the horrors of the Holocaust and its aftermath.
No profanity is used in the story.
No blasphemous content is included.
Themes of despair are present, but not explicit self-harm.
Implied despair related to the war's trauma exists.
The historical context can be disturbing and intense.
Occult themes are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The worldview is secular, focusing on human resilience.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist displays immense courage and resilience.
Jewish faith is present as a cultural element.
Love for family and community is a strong theme.
Themes of hope and rebuilding are present.
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