Death of a character3/5
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The protagonist’s parents reportedly died in a car crash before the story begins. Their deaths are not shown but are important to his emotional journey.
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Jump
Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Jump by Mike Lupica. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Romance, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Positive messages.
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Strongest cautions
- Death of a character3/5
- Romance2/5
- Violence2/5
Strongest positives
- Courage & resilience4/5
- Positive messages4/5
- Good role models3/5
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- What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
- How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
- Which choice in Jump would you have made differently, and why?
- Who changed the most in Jump, and what caused that change?
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