What reading level is Jupiter Rising?

Jupiter Rising by Gary D. Schmidt is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades Plus readers (Ages 11+).

What age is Jupiter Rising appropriate for?

Jupiter Rising is recommended for Ages 11+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Family Change, Bullying, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Jupiter Rising?

Jupiter Rising is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Jupiter Rising have any content warnings?

Jupiter Rising has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Family Change, Bullying, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Jupiter Rising

Gary D. Schmidt

Jupiter Rising

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gary D. Schmidt

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Matched Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), 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.