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Troop Zero

2019

In rural 1977 Georgia, a misfit girl dreams of life in outer space. When a national competition offers her a chance at her dream, to be recorded on NASA’s Golden Record, she recruits a makeshift troupe of Birdie Scouts, forging friendships that last a lifetime and beyond.

Ages 10+Source checked

Why this age? Generally family-friendly, but bullying, public humiliation, parental loss, emotional grief, mild language, and some tense or upsetting moments may suit older elementary children better. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age10+

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Strong language2/5
  • Alcohol or drugs1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Good role models4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

No significant product placement or commercial push.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Christmas is grieving her deceased mother, and her hopes about her mother give the story an emotionally significant loss theme.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Mild profanity, teasing and schoolyard insults occur, but strong language and slurs are not a major feature.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Any romantic content is limited to mild childhood crushes within a story primarily about friendship and belonging.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

Some tense moments regarding social rejection and childhood anxiety.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Adults have limited social drinking; substance use is peripheral, not glamorized and not central to the children's story.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Minor instances of childhood scuffles and bullying are present.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Children persist through rejection, bullying, failure, and public embarrassment while continuing to perform and support one another.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Imaginative space hopes, inventive troop-building, badge activities, and an expressive performance strongly encourage creativity.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

The cast features a diverse group of children with different backgrounds.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Promotes interest in space science and historical curiosity.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

The troop supports Christmas during a humiliating moment and develops empathy, cooperation, and lasting friendship.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strongly emphasizes friendship, inclusion, resilience, authenticity, accepting defeat graciously, and supporting people through embarrassment.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

The children show resilience; the mentor figure grows into a positive role model.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in Troop Zero would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Troop Zero, and what caused that change?
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