Jump

Brittney Morris

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Jump

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Brittney Morris

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

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 — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Light
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

288 pages
ISBN
9781665903998
Pages
288
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
2023
Type
Fiction

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