The Hanukkah ghosts
by Malka Penn
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1995
A young girl named Sarah experiences Hanukkah traditions and encounters spectral visitors who teach her about family history.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere is no sexual content in the book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
The narrative is free of profanity.
No blasphemous content is present.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The ghosts are friendly, not scary.
The story does not involve occult practices.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story centers on Jewish traditions and history.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows curiosity and openness to new experiences.
The book highlights Jewish traditions and heritage.
Family love and connection are central themes.
Themes of remembrance and understanding are present.
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