Yellow star
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
This historical novel tells the story of Lena, a Jewish girl in Hungary during World War II, who must wear a yellow star and navigate the dangers of Nazi occupation.
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 book depicts the harsh realities of war and persecution.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The historical context can be unsettling and somber.
No occult themes are explored.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story highlights resilience and human dignity.
No specific religious figures are central to the plot.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLena displays immense courage in the face of oppression.
Faith is not a central theme, but resilience is.
Acts of kindness and protection show love.
The story focuses on survival and enduring hardship.
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