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WHITE RABBIT CHRONICLES

Gena Showalter

A teenage girl loses her family in a car accident and wakes up to a world of zombies. (Ages 12 and up)

Ages 14+Source checked

Why this age? Best suited to teens because of recurring zombie threats, combat, deaths, grief, frightening supernatural scenes, romance, and mature emotional themes; sexual content appears limited rather than explicit. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age14+

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Violence4/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Positive messages4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Death of characters and family members is a significant plot driver and source of emotional weight.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Some descriptions of zombie decay and injuries, but generally not excessive or gratuitous.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild to moderate profanity, reflecting contemporary teen speech.

LGBTQIA characters1/5
Why this rating?

LGBTQIA representation may appear among secondary characters, but it is not a prominent or central part of the story.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

Central focus on teen romantic relationships, dating, kissing, and emotional intimacy.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Tense moments featuring monsters, dark environments, and the threat of turning into a zombie.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Mild sexual tension and occasional suggestive dialogue typical of the YA genre.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal or occasional social context, not a prominent theme.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Frequent fantasy violence against zombies involving melee weapons and supernatural combat.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Courage is a central theme as characters regularly face deadly, supernatural threats.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Features creative world-building with unique supernatural rules and monster lore.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Includes some diverse secondary characters, though focus remains on a specific core group.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Characters show loyalty, support for friends, and empathy toward others in crisis.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong focus on resilience, self-discovery, standing up for others, and overcoming grief.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonists show courage and growth, though they are flawed and make mistakes typical of teens.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in WHITE RABBIT CHRONICLES would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in WHITE RABBIT CHRONICLES, and what caused that change?
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