The Night of the Burning
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
This historical fiction novel follows a young Jewish girl named Hannah during the Holocaust in 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 the story.
Hannah witnesses violence and the harsh realities of war and persecution.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The atmosphere is tense due to the war and persecution.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story focuses on historical events and survival.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceHannah shows immense courage in the face of extreme danger.
Jewish faith is a part of Hannah's identity and heritage.
Hannah experiences love and connection with her family and community.
Themes of resilience and hope are present, but not explicit Christian grace.
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