What reading level is Jump the Cracks?

Jump the Cracks by Stacy DeKeyser is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Jump the Cracks appropriate for?

Jump the Cracks is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Physical & Emotional Abuse, Runaways.

What genre is Jump the Cracks?

Jump the Cracks is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Jump the Cracks have any content warnings?

Jump the Cracks has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Physical & Emotional Abuse, Runaways. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Jump the Cracks?

Jump the Cracks by Stacy DeKeyser is 216 pages.

Jump the Cracks

Stacy DeKeyser

Jump the Cracks

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Stacy DeKeyser

Reading Level 6 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

What if you had to make a choice that could change someone's life forever? Imagine being a teen caught between saving a child in danger and facing the consequences of your actions. Every step feels like jumping over cracks, with the stakes rising higher than ever.

Themes

Coming of Age FamilySocial IssuesAdventure Survival

Quick Assessment

Jump the Cracks is a fast-paced young adult thriller about a determined teenage girl who becomes both a rescuer and an abductor of a child at risk. The story explores challenging social issues such as physical and emotional abuse and the reality of runaways. Suitable for teens 13 and up, it contains intense themes that may require parental guidance.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense

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Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Physical & Emotional Abuse Runaways

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

216 pages

ISBN: 9780738712741
Pages: 216
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Published: March 1, 2008
Type: Fiction

Genres

Young Adult Fiction

Subjects

Social IssuesPhysical & Emotional AbuseRunawaysYoung Adult FictionAbandoned ChildrenBabiesKidnappingFamily ProblemsRailroad TrainsParent and ChildNew York