Cover of An actual life

An actual life

by Abigail Thomas

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 4th 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

Set in 1960s New Jersey, two young newlyweds face the challenges of early parenthood, money troubles, and discovering what it means to grow up together. As they navigate their unexpected journey, they learn about love, responsibility, and the power of sticking together through tough times.

Representation & Themes

Coming of AgeFamilyRomance

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

Teenage Pregnancy Financial Hardship Family Change
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
1565121333
Pages
236
Published
1996
Type
Fiction
Word Count
60,615

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

Married people -- FictionTeenage mothers -- FictionNew Jersey -- Fiction