Cover of The Weight of Blood

The Weight of Blood

by Tiffany D Jackson

Reading Level 5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 5th 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

In a small Georgia town, Maddy hides a secret that could change everything as her high school prepares for its first integrated prom. Facing relentless bullying and the weight of her biracial identity, she finds herself at the center of a dangerous mystery that uncovers the dark history of her community. As tensions rise, Maddy's hidden truths threaten to unravel lives and reveal painful truths about racism and acceptance.

Representation & Themes

Racial DiscriminationIdentity & Self-DiscoveryFriendshipSocial JusticeComing of AgeMystery

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

Racial Discrimination Bullying Fear & Anxiety Physical Danger Social Conflict
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780063029149
Pages
384
Published
Sep 06, 2022
Type
Fiction
Word Count
86,104

Genres

Young Adult Fiction