Allegedly

Tiffany D. Jackson

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Allegedly

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

a novel

by Tiffany D. Jackson

Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up
School Library Journal's Best Books NAACP Image Award Nominee for Outstanding Literary Work for Youth/Teens

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Mary B. Addison faces life in a group home after being convicted of a tragic crime she insists she didn't commit. As she navigates the challenges of her past and the uncertainty of her future, including an unborn child, Mary must confront difficult truths and complicated relationships, especially with the mother she barely knows. This gripping story explores trust, family bonds, and the fight for justice in a world quick to judge.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include murder, pregnant teenagers, group homes. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Murder Pregnant Teenagers Group Homes Mother and Daughter Relationships Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

387 pages
86,126 words
9h 34m read-aloud
ISBN
9780062422644
Pages
387
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books
Published
2017
Type
Fiction
Word Count
86,126
Read-Aloud
~9h 34m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Group HomesMurderInvestigationPregnant TeenagersMothers and DaughtersAfrican American Teenagers