The Night Journey
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1981
A young Jewish girl, Elka, flees her village during a pogrom and embarks on a perilous journey.
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 violence and fear of a pogrom.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is present.
No suicide or self-harm is present.
The atmosphere is often tense and frightening.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceElka displays immense courage throughout her ordeal.
Jewish faith and traditions are present and important.
Themes of family love and the will to survive are strong.
Themes of resilience and hope are present.
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