Hershel and the Hanukkah goblins
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1989
A young boy must outwit a band of goblins to retrieve his family's Hanukkah menorah.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this story.
Mild peril and chase scenes with goblins occur.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance use is featured.
No suicide or self-harm is mentioned.
The goblins and their actions can be slightly spooky.
Goblins are magical creatures, not explicitly occult.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is rooted in Jewish tradition and folklore.
Christians are not portrayed in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceHershel shows bravery in facing the goblins.
Hanukkah traditions are central to the plot.
Family and community are important themes.
Grace and mercy are not explored.
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