Jumper
Nunzio DeFilippis
Jumper
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Jumpscars
by Nunzio DeFilippis
Illustrated by Brian Hurtt
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Some people can disappear in the blink of an eye, jumping anywhere they want—sounds like magic, right? But what if these Jumpers are so powerful that a secret group called the Paladins must risk everything to stop them? This battle decides who controls the world, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This graphic novel features a thrilling story about individuals with teleportation abilities known as Jumpers and a secret order called the Paladins that aims to protect society from them. Intended for teens aged 13 to 18, it contains action and themes of conflict and loyalty. Parents should note it involves fantastical violence and complex moral questions suitable for mature young readers.
Why we rated Jumper 9MP
Jumper is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 104 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Jumper works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Jumper as 9MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Jumper explores adventure, fantasy world-building, comics & graphic novels, and humor — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, comics & graphic novels.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- 9781932664935
- Pages
- 104
- Publisher
- Oni Press
- Published
- February 6, 2008
- Type
- Nonfiction