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Craig is raising his little brother while his mother is ruining their lives. Manda's parents are teetering on the edge of divorce. Craig and Manda must find strength in their friendship to face the issues of drugs, infidelity, and trust surrounding them.
Quick Summary
In "Charged," two friends refuse to let their broken homes define them, holding onto each other while the adults around them fall apart. The story hits hard with real talk about drugs, cheating, and trust, but never loses the heartbeat of friendship that makes you root for Craig and Manda to find their way out. If your kid loved the emotional gut-punch of "Thirteen Reasons Why" or the raw honesty of "Crank," they'll be totally absorbed by this. Perfect for teens in grades 9-12 who want a story that feels like real life, not a fairy tale.