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Pritty

by Miller, Keith F., Jr.

Reading Level 5-6 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

As summer approaches before his final year of high school, Jay navigates the challenges of standing out in a tough world while discovering an unexpected connection with Leroy, a confident boy who captures his attention. Amid the growing heat of their neighborhood tensions and unsettling rumors, their bond faces serious threats that test their courage and loyalty. Together, they must confront dangers that could change their lives forever.

Representation & Themes

LGBTQ+ RepresentationMulticulturalComing of AgeFamilyFriendshipRomanceSocial Justice

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

Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Emotional: Bullying Emotional: Abuse Physical/Safety: Physical Danger Social: Racial Discrimination Social: Violence Social: Stalking
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780063264922
Publisher
HarperTeen
Published
2023
Type
Fiction
Word Count
100,041

Genres

Young Adult Fiction

Subjects

Young adult fiction, romance, lgbtq+Young adult fiction, people & places, united states, african american & blackYoung adult fiction, coming of ageYoung adult fiction, own voicesYoung adult fiction, boys & menYoung adult fiction, lgbtq+