Resistance (Scholastic Gold) — Content Guide for Parents
Themes present
Not found
Content themes
Factual summary of themes present in this book. No opinion — just the facts.
Get the full theme breakdown in the app
Detailed evidence, confidence ratings, and source citations for every theme.
Download for iOSExample theme card
Religious themes
PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Resistance joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!
Chaya Lindner is a teenager living in Nazi-occupied Poland. Simply being Jewish places her in danger of being killed or sent to the camps. After her little sister is taken away, her younger brother disappears, and her parents all but give up hope, Chaya is determined to make a difference. Using forged papers and her fair features, Chaya becomes a courier and travels between the Jewish ghettos of Poland, smuggling food, papers, and even people.
Soon Chaya joins a resistance cell that runs raids on the Nazis' supplies. But after a mission goes terribly wrong, Chaya's network shatters. She is alone and unsure of where to go, until Esther, a member of her cell, finds her and delivers a message that chills Chaya to her core, and sends her on a journey toward an even larger uprising in the works -- in the Warsaw Ghetto.
Though the Jewish resistance never had much of a chance against the Nazis, they were determined to save as many lives as possible, and to live -- or die -- with honor.
Frequently asked questions
Is Resistance (Scholastic Gold) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The narrative includes depictions of violence related to the Holocaust, such as references to people being murdered and the dangers faced by the protagonist. There are mentions of guns, bombs, and the general violence of World War II, which is integral to the story. The book contains themes that may be frightening due to the historical context of the Holocaust, including the dangers faced by Jewish characters and the violence of the Nazi regime. This could be distressing for younger readers.
Does Resistance (Scholastic Gold) have violence?
The narrative includes depictions of violence related to the Holocaust, such as references to people being murdered and the dangers faced by the protagonist. There are mentions of guns, bombs, and the general violence of World War II, which is integral to the story.
Does Resistance (Scholastic Gold) have scary content?
The book contains themes that may be frightening due to the historical context of the Holocaust, including the dangers faced by Jewish characters and the violence of the Nazi regime. This could be distressing for younger readers.
Does Resistance (Scholastic Gold) have religious themes?
The book features a Jewish protagonist and discusses the persecution of Jews during the Nazi occupation. It mentions Jewish identity and the challenges faced by Jewish characters, but does not delve deeply into religious practices or beliefs.
Does Resistance (Scholastic Gold) have racial/cultural content?
While the book addresses the persecution of Jews during the Holocaust, it does not explicitly discuss race or racism as a central theme. The focus is on Jewish identity and the historical context of World War II.
Does Resistance (Scholastic Gold) have profanity?
No explicit profanity is mentioned in the book. The narrative includes a reference to cursing but does not specify any actual profane language.
Does Resistance (Scholastic Gold) have climate change?
No climate themes or discussions related to environmental issues are present in the book. The focus is on historical events during World War II.
Does Resistance (Scholastic Gold) have sexual identity?
The book contains mild romantic dynamics, including some flirting. However, the focus remains primarily on the historical context and the protagonist's struggles rather than on romantic relationships.
Does Resistance (Scholastic Gold) have gender roles?
The book features a female protagonist but does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The narrative centers on the protagonist's resistance efforts rather than on gender dynamics.
Does Resistance (Scholastic Gold) have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book. The search results focus on the book's historical context and the protagonist's experiences during World War II, without reference to LGBTQ+ content.
