Penina Levine is a potato pancake
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
Penina, a Jewish teen, navigates school, family, and a crush while dealing with her identity.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentPenina's crush on Ethan leads to some awkward romantic tension.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is included in the narrative.
No substance abuse is a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
The story does not contain scary elements.
No occult or magical themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story focuses on Jewish culture, not a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePenina shows courage in facing her insecurities.
Jewish traditions and family values are central to Penina's life.
Penina experiences a budding romantic interest.
Family support and understanding are shown.
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