It's up to us
by Carol Matas
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1991
During the Holocaust, a young girl named Sarah must make difficult choices to survive.
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 this book.
Depicts the harsh realities and violence of the Holocaust.
No profanity is used in this book.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No substance use is depicted in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is present in this book.
The historical context can be unsettling and frightening.
No occult themes are present in this book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted in this book.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows immense courage in the face of extreme danger.
Faith is a source of comfort for some characters.
Family bonds and acts of protection are central.
Themes of resilience and hope emerge from hardship.
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