Shadow Jumper: A mystery adventure book for children and teens aged 10-14: 1

My son enjoyed reading it.

An interesting and unusual story of two withdrawn, shy teenage loners who are unexpectedly united by sharing a sense of loss - Jack for his absent father and Beth for her late parents. Their adventure together is topped and tailed by episodes of free running across rooftops, where they go to escape the rest of the world that has made them so unhappy. (From the gorgeous cover illustration, I thought more of the book would take place up there, but most of it's at ground level.)Their search for Jack's missing father, and for a cure for his progressively worsening skin condition, is exciting and tense, with great cliffhanger endings for many of the chapters. The descriptive writing about their complex feelings is often very fresh and clever, persuading the reader to share and sympathise with their angst, rooting for them against the odds.Although the plot revolves around an unusual set of circumstances that would not feature in most young readers' lives, they may still take away from it a valuable understanding that no matter how bad life is, the right friends will make it better, and the growing bond between hero and heroine is realistic and sensitively done - it's a true, deep friendship rather than a teenage romance. I'd recommend this book for 10-14 year olds, and it would be a great group read, stimulating talking points for teenagers, especially the nature of friendship, family, loss, courage and determination in the face of adversity.

Make sure you read the story it is full of dense relationships sadness all kinds of things that are great in this story

It was for a young man I didn't know well. I decided I needed to read it in case his parents or he has questions! I loved the book? The characters are realistic and relatable, the story well written it was a lovely adventure I'm so glad I read it

We give our children something they Need, something to read, wear, and share for Christmas each year. This book kept our teen off their phone all afternoon!

Really good, but it is part of a series and I really want to read the next books but I can’t afford them :(

This is a good story that caught my childs imagination. The chapters are a good length for a quick read before bed.

My 11 years old son seemed to enjoy the story, but I'm shocked at the price of this book. It's not a 'regular' size paperback, really thin and not much more than a short story.

Bought this as a gift and it was a winner. The story is fast-paced with short, punchy chapters and rooftop action that kept my young reader hooked from start to finish. Jack is a likable, brave protagonist and the friendship and family themes give the adventure real heart.The book balances mystery, suspense, and emotional moments without getting too heavy, so it’s perfect for middle-grade readers and reluctant readers who want a gripping page-turner. It also comes with strong reader ratings and award recognition, which reassured me before buying.If you want a gift that appeals to both adventure-loving kids and parents/teachers looking for age-appropriate themes, Shadow Jumper is a smart, reliable choice.

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Loved the book! Definatly recommend it to anyone who love mysteries! Great book, nice storyline. Just AMAZING!

Libro en inglés muy entretenido para que los niños que ya saben un poquito más de inglés sigan con el aprendizaje del idioma es entretenido y les gusta

I like the story and the characters , boy mainly was best.