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The Prince of Egypt

Jane Yolen; Michael Köelsch; Annemarie Bruhns; Michael Koelsch; Larry Navarro · 1998

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The Prince of Egypt by Jane Yolen; Michael Köelsch; Annemarie Bruhns; Michael Koelsch; Larry Navarro. This book is recommended for ages 7+; content notes include Religious themes, Death of a character, Frightening scenes; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.

Ages 7+Source checked

Why this age? The narrative is accessible to children, but slavery, threatened infants, separation from family, divine plagues and death-related peril make it more suitable for roughly ages 7 and up with context. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age7+

Strongest cautions

  • Religious themes5/5
  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience5/5
  • Good role models4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

This is a tie-in product to the 1998 feature film.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

The tenth plague involves the death of the firstborn in Egypt, which is a central plot point.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

No graphic gore is depicted.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Language is appropriate for a children's book.

Religious themes5/5
Why this rating?

Central to the narrative, covering the biblical account of Exodus.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Features a minor subplot involving Moses and Tzipporah.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Threatened children, separation, pursuit, plagues and supernatural events may frighten younger readers.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes depiction of slavery and the plagues of Egypt, though kept appropriate for young children.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience5/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist displays great courage in confronting Pharaoh.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Evokes imagination through ancient-world settings, miracles, dreams and a sweeping adventure narrative.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

Features an ancient Middle Eastern and North African setting.

Educational value3/5
Why this rating?

Introduces children to a major historical and religious story.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Family loyalty, compassion and solidarity matter, though the story also depicts severe cruelty and injustice.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes justice, freedom, moral responsibility, faith, compassion and resisting oppression.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Moses is depicted as a determined and principled leader.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. What beliefs or religious ideas appear in the story? How do they influence the characters?
  3. Which choice in The Prince of Egypt would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The Prince of Egypt, and what caused that change?
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