A Time of Angels — Content Guide for Parents

Frequently asked questions

• Is A Time of Angels appropriate for a 7-year-old?

  A neighbor's suicide in Vermont is recorded in the story; the main danger is illness rather than attacks. A deadly flu epidemic kills many people around Hannah, including her aunt, and Hannah becomes dangerously ill; reviewers say the death and sadness may be heavy for younger readers.

• Does A Time of Angels have violence?

  Found (Brief): A neighbor's suicide in Vermont is recorded in the story; the main danger is illness rather than attacks.

• Does A Time of Angels have scary content?

  Found (Supporting): A deadly flu epidemic kills many people around Hannah, including her aunt, and Hannah becomes dangerously ill; reviewers say the death and sadness may be heavy for younger readers.

• Does A Time of Angels have religion?

  Found (Supporting, Jewish): Hannah is a Jewish girl who keeps kosher food rules, Jewish customs are mentioned, and she has visions of an angel who guides her.

• Does A Time of Angels have race & culture?

  Found (Supporting): Hannah is Jewish and the German-born Klaus is treated badly by some townspeople during World War I, and the story deals with judging people too quickly.

• Does A Time of Angels have profanity?

  Not found in the sources we checked.

• Does A Time of Angels have climate?

  Not found in the sources we checked.

• Does A Time of Angels have sexual content?

  Not found in the sources we checked.

• Does A Time of Angels have gender roles?

  Not found in the sources we checked.

• Does A Time of Angels have gender & orientation?

  Not found in the sources we checked.