Zeely
Age rating: Ages 12–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1967
Zeely, a young girl living in a rural African American community, befriends a wild gorilla and learns about herself.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Some mild conflict and societal pressures are depicted.
No profanity is used in the story.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
Some apprehension about the gorilla exists.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
A grounded, community-focused worldview is presented.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceZeely shows courage in her curiosity and independence.
No Christian faith elements are present.
Love for nature and community is central.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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