Jumper
Steven Gould
Jumper
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Novel
by Steven Gould
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if you discovered you could teleport anywhere in the blink of an eye? Imagine the adventures and dangers that come with such an incredible power. But when others want to control or stop you, how far would you go to protect your freedom?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Jumper follows Davy, a teenager who discovers he can teleport, a power that introduces both thrilling possibilities and serious challenges. The story explores themes of self-discovery, freedom, and the consequences of extraordinary abilities, suitable for readers aged 13 and up. Parents should note some suspenseful moments but no graphic content.
Why we rated Jumper 12LE
Jumper is written at a Level 7 reading level across 352 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Jumper works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Jumper as 12LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Jumper explores science fiction, fantasy, adventure, coming of age, and self-discovery — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about science fiction, fantasy, adventure.
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
12LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9780765342287
- Pages
- 352
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Published
- February 18, 2002
- Type
- Fiction