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.
Why we rated Jump 11ME
Jump is written at a Level 6 reading level across 288 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Jump works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Jump as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Jump explores friendship, family, adventure, and social justice — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, family, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781665903998
- Pages
- 288
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2023
- Type
- Fiction