Hunger Winter A World War II Novel — Content Guide for Parents
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- Scary contentSupporting
- ReligionSupportingChristian
- Race & cultureSupporting
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
The thrilling story of one boy's quest to find his father and protect his younger sister during the great Dutch famine of World War II.
"Sometimes you have to take a chance, because it's the only chance you have."
Thirteen-year-old Dirk has been the man of the house since his papa disappeared while fighting against the Nazis with the Dutch Resistance. When the Gestapo arrests Dirk's older sister, who is also a Resistance fighter, Dirk fears that he and his little sister, Anna, might be next.
With only pockets full of food and his sister asleep in his arms, Dirk runs away to find his father. As Dirk leads Anna across the war-torn Netherlands, from farmyards to work camps, he must rely on his wits and his father's teaching to find his way.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hunger Winter A World War II Novel appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The story includes Gestapo torture of Els, gunpoint threats, bombings, a minefield and gun use, which reviewers say is toned for ages 8 and up and not graphic. Children flee the Gestapo, are rounded up for forced labor, cross a minefield and face a Nazi officer with a gun, while Els is interrogated and tortured, though reviewers say it is not graphic.
Does Hunger Winter A World War II Novel have violence?
Found (Supporting): The story includes Gestapo torture of Els, gunpoint threats, bombings, a minefield and gun use, which reviewers say is toned for ages 8 and up and not graphic.
Does Hunger Winter A World War II Novel have scary content?
Found (Supporting): Children flee the Gestapo, are rounded up for forced labor, cross a minefield and face a Nazi officer with a gun, while Els is interrogated and tortured, though reviewers say it is not graphic.
Does Hunger Winter A World War II Novel have religion?
Found (Supporting, Christian): The Christian family's faith is part of the story: their motto is about prayer, Anna tells her father about prayers to Jesus, and reviewers note the spiritual elements throughout.
Does Hunger Winter A World War II Novel have race & culture?
Found (Supporting): The story is set during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands, with the Nazis persecuting Dutch people and Jewish citizens being helped by the Resistance.
Does Hunger Winter A World War II Novel have profanity?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Hunger Winter A World War II Novel have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Hunger Winter A World War II Novel have sexual content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Hunger Winter A World War II Novel have gender roles?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Hunger Winter A World War II Novel have gender & orientation?
Not found in the sources we checked.
