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STUNTBOY, IN-BETWEEN TIME

Jason Reynolds

Stuntboy deals with his parents being divorced. (Ages 7 to 12)

Ages 8+Source checked

Why this age? Best suited to middle-grade readers; mild comic peril and emotionally serious family conflict are balanced by humor, friendship, and supportive coping themes. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age8+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Violence2/5
  • Romance1/5

Strongest positives

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

What’s in it?

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Mild colloquialisms appropriate for middle-grade audiences.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Not a focus of the story.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Touches on the intensity of panic attacks and internal fears.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Includes cartoonish action sequences related to the character's 'Stuntboy' persona.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Encourages bravery in facing internal fears and dealing with family changes.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

The graphic-novel form, superhero framing, visual imagination, and inventive problem-solving strongly support creative engagement.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse urban setting with relatable characters from various backgrounds.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Provides excellent insight into managing childhood anxiety and social-emotional learning.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

The importance of empathy and supporting those around you is a central theme.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes of resilience, emotional health, and family communication.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Portico is a relatable, positive character learning to process difficult feelings.

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  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in STUNTBOY, IN-BETWEEN TIME would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in STUNTBOY, IN-BETWEEN TIME, and what caused that change?
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