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Also known as Sadzia! the belly dancer! cover
Teens · Ages 13–17

Also known as Sadzia! the belly dancer!

by Merrill Joan Gerber

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1987

Sadzia, a young girl, navigates her life and identity in a small town, dealing with family expectations and personal desires.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

8/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Sadzia contemplates romantic feelings and a kiss is described briefly.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story does not contain scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote non-Christian worldviews.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Sadzia shows courage in pursuing her own path.

Faith & Hope5

Religious faith is not a central theme for Sadzia.

Love & Friendship20

Sadzia experiences familial love and nascent romantic interest.

Forgiveness & Redemption5

Themes of grace and mercy are not prominent.

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