Jump at the Sun

Alicia D. Williams

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Jump at the Sun

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston

by Alicia D. Williams

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

A young girl named Zora is inspired to reach for her dreams, encouraged by her mother's wise saying to 'jump at the sun.' As she explores new places and listens to stories, Zora discovers the power of storytelling and brings forgotten voices to light. Her journey celebrates imagination, courage, and the magic of sharing stories.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

48 pages
2,132 words
14m read-aloud
ISBN
9781534419131
Pages
48
Publisher
Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
Published
Jan 12, 2021
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
2,132
Read-Aloud
~14 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

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