The Wishing Shelf Book Awards Winner of Book of the Decade
The Wishing Shelf Book Awards Gold Winner 2014
Shadow Jumper - Book 1
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Ages: 8-11, 12-15
Gold Award Winner of the 2014 Wishing Shelf Book Awards 9-12 year old category.
A thrilling mystery adventure with contemporary themes, for boys and girls aged 10 and above. A story about friendship, family, loss, bravery and overcoming adversity.
The truth is out there somewhere . . . but how far is Jack willing to jump to find it?
Jack Phillips's allergy to sunshine confines him to the shadows, leaving him lonely and at risk of life-threatening burns every time he steps into the light. Shadow jumping on the rooftops at dusk makes him feel alive and free.
But Jack's condition is suddenly worse than ever and only his missing scientist dad can save him. As Jack and his new friend, Beth, begin their frantic search and delve into his dad's past for clues, they have no idea what they are about to uncover. Shocking rumours and dark secrets bombard them at every turn.
Jack is brave on the roofs. But can he find the courage to face the truth?
A ' great page turner', 'a thrilling read', 'intriguing plot twists' say reviewers.
Reviews
'This adventure story has all the crucial elements of a good read - suspense, mystery, action - but on top of all that, it deals with a number of contemporary themes such as divorce, isolation and difficult health conditions and its impact, in a relatable manner.' 'Perfect for both, teens and preteens.' Families Rating 6 out of 6' Families Online
'A tale full of adventure and mystery' 'with direct, accessible language'. 'A warm, human tale of friendship' - Primary Times (Gloucestershire)
'. . . a touching and gripping adventure, full of surprises and underpinned by a heart-warming message about the power of friendship to fight adversity.'
