Jump! (Eagle Books)
Ken Whitmore
Jump! (Eagle Books)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ken Whitmore
The text is written at a 4th 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 a single jump could save the world? Frederick and his friends have a daring plan inspired by a mysterious mole — but can they get everyone to jump together on May 10th? The fate of everything depends on one big leap, but will anyone listen?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction follows Frederick and his friends as they attempt to prevent an impending disaster by convincing everyone to jump simultaneously on a specific day. The story explores themes of teamwork, imagination, and hope, suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. There are no intense or mature themes, making it appropriate for this age group.
Why we rated Jump! (Eagle Books) 9C
Jump! (Eagle Books) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 144 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Jump! (Eagle Books) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Jump! (Eagle Books) as 9C ("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! (Eagle Books) explores friendship, adventure, and fantasy world-building — 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 friendship, adventure, fantasy world-building.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
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
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780192714619
- Pages
- 144
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, USA
- Published
- June 25, 1987
- Type
- Nonfiction