Forgotten
Elie Wiesel
Forgotten
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Elie Wiesel
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
Elhanan Rosenbaum is losing his memory, but he's about to share a secret he's kept silent for decades—a story of heroism and shame from a time most want to forget. When his son follows clues to a distant village, he uncovers truths that connect their family across generations. What will he discover about courage, guilt, and the past that refuses to fade?
Quick Assessment
Forgotten is a poignant young adult novel about a Holocaust survivor, Elhanan Rosenbaum, who chooses to reveal his hidden past to his son before memory slips away. The story explores themes of family legacy, trauma, and reconciliation as the son journeys to uncover his grandfather's history in Romania. Suitable for ages 13 and up, the book sensitively handles difficult topics related to the Holocaust and intergenerational healing.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12IE — Intense — EmotionalHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780785783749
- Pages
- 316
- Publisher
- Bt Bound
- Published
- October 1999
- Type
- Fiction