Cover of Allegedly

Allegedly

by Tiffany D. Jackson

Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+

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.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalFamilyComing of AgeSocial JusticeMother and Daughter RelationshipsMystery

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

Details

ISBN
9780062422644
Pages
387
Published
2017
Type
Fiction
Word Count
86,126

Genres

Young Adult Fiction

Subjects

Group homesMurderInvestigationPregnant teenagersMothers and daughtersAfrican American teenagersFiction