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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

One Half From the East

by Nadia Hashimi

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2016

A young girl named Pari is sent to live with her aunt in Afghanistan and navigates cultural differences and family secrets.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

6/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

References to past conflict and hardship exist.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is featured in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is dramatic and not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are included.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The story explores a non-Western cultural perspective.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice15

Pari shows courage in adapting to her new life.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship15

Family bonds and loyalty are central themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption5

Themes of understanding and acceptance are present.

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