Jupiter Rising
by Gary D. Schmidt
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Jack, still mourning his foster brother Joseph, struggles to connect with Jay, a teammate with a painful past linked to Joseph's family. As Jack bonds with Jay and cares for Jupiter, Joseph's young daughter, he discovers healing through friendship and running. But when Jupiter's estranged grandparents try to take her away, Jack must face challenges that test his courage and the strength of his new family.
Representation & Themes
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Details
- ISBN
- 9780358659648
- Published
- 2024
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 30,052