The garden
by Carol Matas
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1997
During World War II, a young Jewish girl named Hannah must hide from the Nazis in the countryside of Poland.
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.
The threat of violence and Nazi persecution is a constant presence.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The atmosphere is tense due to the war and hiding.
No occult or magical elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceHannah displays immense courage in hiding and surviving.
Faith is a quiet source of strength for some characters.
Family love and the kindness of strangers are shown.
Themes of mercy are present in acts of kindness.
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