Jumper
  • Published: 5 July 2022
  • ISBN: 9780593326961
  • Imprint: Viking
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 336
  • RRP: $35.00

Jumper

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21 Jun 2022
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5 Jul 2022
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In a ripped-from-the-headlines story, nineteen-year-old Blair's passion for fighting fires lands her a spot with the Forest Service and sets her on a wilderness adventure that quickly turns catastrophic.

In a ripped-from-the-headlines story, nineteen-year-old Blair's passion for fighting fires lands her a spot with the Forest Service and sets her on a wilderness adventure that quickly turns catastrophic.

How far would you go to save yourself?

Blair Scott is in her second season as a wildland firefighter when the Forest Service puts out a call for an additional class of smokejumpers. She and her best friend Jason both apply, though neither expects to get in since they’re only nineteen. But it’s been a devastating fire season, and they are both accepted. But going to training camp is only the first step—everyone expects the teenage rookies will wash out in the first week. Blair has always been touchy about people telling her she isn’t good enough, so she begins taking unnecessary risks to prove herself. It doesn’t take long before everything spins out of control, leaving Blair struggling to cope. 

A story of courage, self-knowledge, and ultimate triumph over the elements, Jumper is a dramatic wilderness adventure that explores what it takes to survive—in every sense of the word.

* "Never less than riveting." –Kirkus, starred review

* "[A] pulse-pounding thriller." –Publisher's Weekly, starred review

  • YALSA Top 10 Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers selection
  • 2023 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults selection
  • 2024 Texas TAYSHAS Reading List selection
  • Reading the West Book Award longlist
  • Published: 5 July 2022
  • ISBN: 9780593326961
  • Imprint: Viking
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 336
  • RRP: $35.00
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Praise for Jumper

Praise for Mazie:
* “The peppy first-person narrative keeps the story zipping along, and adroitly placed period details make the setting come alive in this bighearted, exuberant novel.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
* “Deserves a standing ovation.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* “This is a terrific and realistic piece of historical fiction that is perfect for theater lovers and historical fiction fans. A standing ovation!” —SLC, starred review

Praise for An Uninterrupted View of the Sky:
* "Crowder (Audacity) delivers a disturbing portrait of innocent families trapped in corrupt systems...a testament to the strength of enduring cultural traditions and the possibility of finding family in the unlikeliest places." —Publishers Weekly, starred review
* "This poetic, historical novel is an important addition to libraries." —SLJ, starred review
* "A riveting, Dickensian tale set in 1990s Bolivia." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Select Awards and Praise for Audacity:
A 2015 National Jewish Book Award finalist, a Washington Post Best Children's Books for April: Poetry Edition, a BCCB Blue Ribbon winner
* "Compelling, powerful and unforgettable." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* "An impactful addition to any historical fiction collection." —SLJ, starred review
* "[A]n excellent complement to units on women's rights and the labor movement...a well-told tale of a fierce heroine." —BCCB, starred review
* "This is an excellent title that can open discussions." —SLC, starred review

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