Jump at the sun treasury
Disney Book Group
Jump at the sun treasury
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
an African American picture book collection.
by Disney Book Group
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
What if you could step inside a world full of vibrant stories told by amazing African American authors and illustrators? Imagine meeting unforgettable characters and exploring their adventures through colorful pictures and words. Each tale sparks your imagination, but what surprises will you discover as you jump into the sun?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This treasury offers a diverse collection of eight picture books by acclaimed African American authors and illustrators, perfect for children ages 9-12. The stories celebrate African American culture and heritage through engaging narratives and beautiful artwork. It's a thoughtful introduction to important cultural themes suitable for middle-grade readers.
Why we rated Jump at the sun treasury 11C
Jump at the sun treasury is written at a Level 6 reading level across 205 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Jump at the sun treasury works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Jump at the sun treasury as 11C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Jump at the sun treasury explores african american literature, children's literature, multicultural, family, and friendship — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about african american literature, children's literature, multicultural.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780786807543
- Pages
- 205
- Publisher
- Jump At The Sun
- Published
- 2001
- Type
- Fiction