Content & Trigger Warnings for Number the Stars (1901)
9 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, Number the Stars (1901) contains 9 content warnings : Hate crimes (depicted), Racial slurs / racism (depicted), Religious persecution, Death of a parent, Genocide / ethnic cleansing, Kidnapping / abduction, War / combat, Animal cruelty / animal death, Gun violence.
The most severe warning is for Religious persecution (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Hate crimes (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Jews targeted for deportation and death |
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Anti-Jewish persecution and Nazi ideology depicted |
| Religious persecution | 4/5 | Depicted | Jewish characters face persecution, forced relocation, and threat of deportation under Nazi occupation |
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Death of a parent | 2/5 | Referenced | Loss and separation from family members |
| Other | |||
| Genocide / ethnic cleansing | 3/5 | Referenced | The Holocaust forms the backdrop as a Danish family helps their Jewish neighbors escape Nazi persecution |
| Kidnapping / abduction | 2/5 | Referenced | Threat of Jews being rounded up and taken away |
| War / combat | 3/5 | Depicted | Nazi occupation of Denmark during WWII |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Animal cruelty / animal death | 2/5 | Depicted | A kitten is killed to distract the soldiers |
| Gun violence | 2/5 | Depicted | Armed Nazi soldiers pose constant threat |
Identity & Discrimination
Jewish characters face persecution, forced relocation, and threat of deportation under Nazi occupation
Mental Health & Emotional
Other
The Holocaust forms the backdrop as a Danish family helps their Jewish neighbors escape Nazi persecution
Violence & Physical Harm
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