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Time Jumpers

Brandon Mull · 2018

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Time Jumpers by Brandon Mull. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

Book 5 · Five KingdomsSource checked

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsDeath of a character 3/5 · Frightening scenes 3/5 · Violence 3/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Creativity & curiosity 4/5
Series positionBook 5 · Five Kingdoms
Recommendation4/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

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Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Death of a character 3/5
Recommendation 4/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Good role models4/5

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Series progression

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  1. Book 1 · SKY RAIDERSAges 9+
    Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Death of a character2/5Graphic injury1/5Religious themes1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 2 · ROGUE KNIGHTAges 10+
    Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Death of a character2/5Graphic injury1/5Religious themes1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  3. Book 3 · Crystal Keepers
    Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Death of a character1/5Graphic injury1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  4. Book 4 · Death Weavers
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Graphic injury1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense
  5. Book 5 · Time Jumpers
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Graphic injury1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same

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What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Includes significant character deaths and emotional weight.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Minor fantasy injuries, no graphic descriptions.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Contains mild fantasy-related name-calling.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Mild romantic interest appropriate for middle-grade readers.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Some tense moments and menacing villains.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Frequent fantasy combat with magical weapons and creatures.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Heroism and bravery are core themes of the series.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Highly imaginative world-building and magic systems.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a varied cast of fantasy characters with different backgrounds.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental lessons on critical thinking and cooperation.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Kindness is a central motivator for the heroes.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Loyalty, cooperation, perseverance, responsibility, and resisting harmful power are strongly emphasized.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Characters exhibit resilience and growth under pressure.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in Time Jumpers would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Time Jumpers, and what caused that change?
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