Age rating and parents' guide:The Diary of a Young Girl
by Anne Frank
Ages 12–14
The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank is best for children aged 12–14. It has mild violence, some scary moments, a little romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Holocaust; ends in tragedy (afterword).
Anne Frank records hiding, fear, family tensions, and hope while her Jewish family shelters from the Nazis.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Mild
- Scary moments
- Moderate
- Romance
- Mild
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: Holocaust; ends in tragedy (afterword)
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Novel
- A demanding read, best for confident readers
- Mostly text
- Some emotionally heavy moments
Great for kids who like
- Historical Fiction
Reading mood
- Suspenseful
Good to talk about
- Family
- Historical Fiction
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