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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Kalahari

by Jessica Khoury

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2016

A teenage girl named Anya survives a plane crash in the Kalahari Desert and must find a way to survive.

Concern Level

32/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

20/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

There are some brief mentions of romantic attraction and a kiss.

Violence / Gore40

The story depicts the harsh realities of survival, including injuries and near-death experiences.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be present in dialogue reflecting distress.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

The intense survival situation could be triggering for some readers.

Scary / Disturbing20

The desert environment and its dangers can be perceived as intense.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The focus is on human resilience and natural forces, not a specific worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Anya displays immense courage and resilience in her fight for survival.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Anya's determination to survive and protect herself shows self-love and will.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of perseverance and overcoming adversity are present.

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