Cover of Jupiter Rising

Jupiter Rising

by Gary D. Schmidt

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Unknown

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

Adoption & Foster CareFamilyFriendshipComing of AgeSports

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Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Family Change Bullying Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780358659648
Published
2024
Type
Fiction
Word Count
30,052

Genres

Young Adult Fiction