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Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century

1999

Zenon Kar, a 13-year-old girl who lives on a space station in the year 2049, gets into some trouble and is banished to Earth. With help from some Earth friends she must find her way back.

Ages 7+Source checked

Why this age? The story is aimed at children and features mild comic peril, a computer-related crisis, separation from home, and simple romantic elements without graphic content. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age7+

Strongest cautions

  • Products & advertising1/5
  • Romance1/5
  • Strong language1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

The futuristic setting includes technology and branded-distribution context, but the story is not primarily a product-promotion vehicle.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Uses occasional slang like 'zetus lupetus' and mild juvenile teasing.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Features light, age-appropriate crushes typical of a pre-teen environment.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Includes minor scuffles and cartoonish villain-related tension, but no significant physical combat.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist shows significant bravery in protecting her home station.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The futuristic setting, imaginative space-station society, and inventive use of technology encourage playful speculation and problem-solving.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Includes a diverse cast of friends, though representation is limited by 90s production standards.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

It encourages curiosity about space, technology, and future societies, but it is entertainment rather than formal instruction.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Friendship and cooperation are central to the plot.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The film promotes friendship, responsibility, adaptability, teamwork, and using technology thoughtfully to solve problems.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Zenon is an optimistic, brave protagonist who learns from her mistakes.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Did products, possessions, or buying things matter to the story? What message did that send?
  3. Which choice in Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century, and what caused that change?
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