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Synopsis
When millions disappear around the globe, four kids must face the chaos of the end times alone. A spin-off of the best-selling adult Left Behind series, The Vanishings captures the Rapture and Tribulation through the eyes of a runaway, a rebel, a liar, and a skeptic―four kids who have been left behind and now wonder if there’s any truth to the religion they previously rejected. This apocalyptic Christian fiction novel weaves together the events of biblical prophecy with fast-paced adventure and powerful messages about faith. Book 1 in the Left Behind: The Kids series Book 1 in the Left Behind: The Kids series Filled with suspense to keep young readers glued to the page Filled with suspense to keep young readers glued to the page Perfect for sparking conversations about the book of Revelation Perfect for sparking conversations about the book of Revelation
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Is The Vanishings (Left Behind: The Kids #1) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This Christian apocalyptic novel depicts the Rapture through young protagonists dealing with mass disappearances and existential questions about faith. Contains mild peril and themes of global catastrophe but no graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, mass death, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Four kids band together to survive a world where millions have mysteriously vanished and must figure out what happened.