Jump
Brittney Morris
Jump
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Brittney Morris
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
There’s a secret that only a few know—an oil refinery is coming to the neighborhood, and it could change everything. Four friends decide to enter a risky scavenger hunt where the prize might save their families and their city. But that’s only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
Jump follows four middle-grade teens who face the threat of an oil refinery being built near their homes, endangering their community and families’ livelihoods. The story explores themes of environmental justice, friendship, and resilience, suitable for readers ages 9-12. Parents should note the book includes some tension from community challenges and the risks of the scavenger hunt.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781665903998
- Pages
- 288
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2023
- Type
- Fiction