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