The Chanukkah guest
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1990
A lonely old man named Zalman invites a stranger to celebrate Hanukkah, who turns out to be a mischievous demon.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSexual content is absent from this story.
The demon causes minor mischief and frightens Zalman.
Profanity is absent from this book.
Blasphemy is absent from this story.
Substance use is absent from this book.
Suicide or self-harm is absent from this story.
The demon's appearance and actions are mildly scary.
A mischievous demon is a central character.
LGBTQ+ themes are absent from this book.
A non-Christian worldview is not promoted.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceZalman shows courage by inviting a stranger.
Hanukkah traditions are depicted.
Zalman's hospitality shows a form of love.
Grace and mercy are not central themes.
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