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The Jump


School year: Year 10, Year 8, Year 9

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Published: 2023

Great for age 12-18 years

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In "The Jump" by Ali Andre, readers are taken on a gripping journey through the world of parkour and the complexities of adolescence. The story follows a young protagonist who grapples with personal challenges, the pressure of expectations, and the thrill of escaping through urban landscapes. As the character navigates friendships, family dynamics, and self-discovery, they learn that taking risks—both physical and emotional—can lead to profound growth and understanding. With vivid descriptions and a fast-paced narrative, the book explores themes of resilience, courage, and the transformative power of embracing one's true self. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2023 by Simon & Schuster Audio .

Brittney Morris holds a BA in Economics from Boston University. She spends her spare time reading, playing indie video games, and enjoying the Seattle rain from the comfort of her apartment. She lives with her husband Steven who would rather enjoy the rain from a campsite in the woods because he hasn't seen enough horror movies. Brittney is was chosen as a Novel-In-A-Day participant 2016, is a four-time NaNoWriMo winner, and an active informal mentor in #PitMad and #DVPit. She is also a 2018 Pitch Wars mentor.