Cover of Blood in the Water

Blood in the Water

by Tiffany D Jackson

Reading Level 3-4 Intense (Lvl 4) Unknown

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Kaylani McKinnon spends her summer on Martha's Vineyard, surrounded by new faces and hidden histories. When a beloved teenager dies under mysterious circumstances, Kaylani dives into a tangled mystery involving sharks and secrets that could change everything she knows. Danger lurks beneath the surface in this gripping tale of courage and discovery.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalMysteryAdventureFriendshipFamilyComing of Age

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Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Physical Danger Illness & Injury Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Physical/Safety: Mild Peril Physical/Safety: Fantasy Violence Physical/Safety: Realistic Violence
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9781338849912
Published
2025-07
Type
Fiction
Word Count
41,478

Genres

Juvenile Fiction