Early Departures
by Justin A. Reynolds
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
When Jamal's best friend Q faces a second chance at life, Jamal struggles with the pain of their fractured friendship and a dark secret he’s been hiding. Haunted by the past and the loss of his parents, Jamal must confront the truth that has kept them apart for two years. This powerful story explores forgiveness, grief, and the bonds that hold us together.
Representation & Themes
FriendshipFamilyComing of AgeEmotional Healing
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
Loss & Grief Emotional Profanity
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9780062748409
- Pages
- 480
- Publisher
- Katherine Tegen Books
- Published
- Sep 22, 2020
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 78,319
Subjects
Young adult fiction, science fiction, time travelYoung adult fiction, social themes, death, grief, bereavementYoung adult fiction, social themes, friendship