The Old Country
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2005
This historical fiction novel tells the story of a young Jewish boy named Yitzchak who flees his village during the pogroms and finds refuge in a forest.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Rich
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Rich
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
The story depicts the violence of pogroms against Jewish villagers.
No profanity is used in the narrative.
No blasphemous content is included in the book.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
No suicide or self-harm is present in the story.
The fear of pogroms and hiding creates some scary moments.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The story focuses on Jewish faith and survival, not a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceYitzchak shows courage by escaping and surviving.
Jewish faith and traditions are present but not central Christian faith.
Acts of kindness and protection are shown by those who help Yitzchak.
The story implies mercy shown to Yitzchak by those who help him.
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