Cover of Acorna

Acorna

The Unicorn Girl

by Anne McCaffrey

Acorna

Reading Level 7-8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

A unique girl with a shimmering silver mane and a glowing horn is rescued by space prospectors and taken to a rough planet where freedom seems possible. Gifted with magical powers that can heal and nurture, she must face the shadowy forces exploiting children for labor. As she grows, her courage and gifts become key to challenging the planet’s dark secrets and fighting for justice.

Representation & Themes

Science & NatureAdventureComing of AgeSocial JusticeFamily

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Child Labor Physical Danger Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0061057894
Pages
416
Publisher
Harper Voyager
Published
July 2, 1998
Type
Fiction
Word Count
97,425

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

FictionAcorna (Fictitious character)Abandoned childrenUnicornsChild abuseFiction, science fiction, generalAcorna (fictitious character), fictionFiction, fantasy, generalFiction, general