Cover of Pushin'

Pushin'

by L. Divine

Drama High

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

Jayd Jackson is ready to find peace after finishing her exams, but drama from friends and past relationships keeps pulling her into chaos. Between tangled friendships, family challenges, and her hair braiding business, Jayd must harness the strength passed down from her ancestors to take control of her life. Can she push through the turmoil and find the calm she longs for?

Representation & Themes

FriendshipFamilyComing of AgeAfrican American ExperienceSocial 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

Death of Pet Abandonment Stalking Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
9780758231154
Pages
224
Publisher
Kensington Publishing Corp.
Published
2010
Type
Fiction
Word Count
59,927

Genres

Young Adult Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile fictionAfrican American high school studentsConduct of lifeSouth Bay High (Imaginary organization)Jayd Jackson (Fictitious character)