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Teens · Ages 13–17

Zahrah the Windseeker

by Nnedi Okorafor

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2005

Zahrah, a young girl from a desert village, embarks on a quest to save her people from a mysterious illness.

Concern Level

19/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

15/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore15

Zahrah faces some dangerous creatures and situations.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from this book.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemy is not a theme in this story.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a topic in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some creatures and the illness can be unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft20

Features magical elements and spirits of nature.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not featured in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality20

Presents a worldview with African spiritual elements.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Zahrah demonstrates significant courage on her quest.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of this story.

Love & Friendship15

Zahrah's love for her family and village drives her.

Forgiveness & Redemption5

Resilience and determination are key themes.

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