Zia
by Scott O’Dell
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1976
Zia, a young girl from the island of Karana, searches for her lost brother and encounters challenges on the mainland.
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 the story.
There are descriptions of potential dangers and conflicts.
No profanity is used by the characters.
The story does not contain blasphemy.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
Some situations involve peril and uncertainty.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
God or Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceZia demonstrates courage and determination in her search.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Zia's love for her brother drives her actions.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.
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