Shadow Jumper: A mystery adventure book for children and teens aged 10-14 (A Shadow Jumper Mystery Adventure)

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He took a couple of deep breaths and shook his arms to relax the taut muscles. Then he stepped forwards and jumped, one leg stretched in front of the other, like an athlete soaring over hurdles, his eyes fixed on their target. For a fleeting moment his body filled to bursting with a tingling thrill before he landed with a grunt in a narrow band of shade. One of the best ways to make classroom lessons more engaging is by using technology—and Shadow Jumper provides plenty of opportunities for that. After reading a chapter of the book aloud, you can have students watch related videos or listen to music that fits the theme of the chapter. Using tech doesn’t just make things more interesting; it also helps students better understand what they’ve read by providing additional context and visuals. The characters in Shadow Jumper are incredibly dynamic and flawed, making it easier for students to relate to them on some level. When teaching this book, you should encourage your students to analyze each character’s motivations and development throughout the novel so they can understand why certain decisions were made at specific points in time. You may want to assign individual character studies or have your class discuss characters’ relationships with each other; this will help them gain a better understanding of how characters interact with one another within a larger context. Charlotte was diagnosed with EPP when she was just two years old. Also known as Shadow Jumper disease, this condition means that Charlotte can’t stay in the sun for long without feeling pain, and the sun’s blue UV light causing her skin damage. Armistice Day: A Collection of Remembrance - Spark Interest and Educate Children about Historical Moments

Elisabeth Anna Rufener. 1Shadow jumping disease is caused by a rare genetic defect: When exposed to Shadow Jumper by J.M. Forster is filled with moments of tension and suspense that will draw students in and encourage them to think deeply about each scene. Asking open-ended questions throughout the reading process will help spark conversation among your students and allow them to explore different interpretations of the text. Students should also be encouraged to make connections between events in the novel and those in their own lives or current events; this will help them gain a better understanding of how these themes play out in real life. Additionally, assigning small group discussions or debates can further engage students with the material as well as foster collaboration between classmates. Source: vfa: Die forschenden Pharma-Unternehmen (2022/10/10) „Selbsthilfe EPP e.V. –Patienten mit erythropoetische Protoporphyrie“. [Online available Once your class has finished reading Shadow Jumper by J.M. Forster (or at least most of it), it’s time for meaningful discussions! There are many ways you can facilitate these conversations; one way is by having each student select a passage from the text that resonated with them personally or reminded them of something they experienced themselves, then asking them to explain why this particular passage was meaningful or significant to them. Other approaches could include having each student come up with questions related to characters or events in the novel; then using those questions as prompts for discussion or essay topics throughout the unit. You could even assign roles among your students – such as protagonist or antagonist – and have them act out scenes from the novel!J M Forster is an award-winning writer of books for children and young teens. She lives in Gloucestershire with her husband, two sons, Ben and Louis, and Frodo, the Australian labradoodle. Her first attempt at writing was when she was nine years old. That manuscript is still somewhere in the attic being looked after by the spiders. Shadow Jumper, her popular mystery adventure for 9 year olds to young teens, has now been joined by a long-awaited sequel, Twilight Robbery. J M Forster has also published Bad Hair Days, a touching mystery about family, friendships and being different. I loved the fact that a character like Aunty Lil was added to the story as her ferocious jokes that were not funny made me laugh.

It seems interesting that the author did not include a romance between the characters. As this is also different I think that it is a good thing.Aunty Lil was a joyful, happy and cheerful character that made me laugh at her expressions that she thought her jokes were funny but they were not. I thoroughly enjoyed the book as whilst reading it I loved the way I was able to build a picture in my mind. Once you were involved in the story it was popping with a new matter. He slid faster and faster. The sheer drop loomed below him. A wave of panic swept over him as he careered towards it, fingers sliding uselessly off the slates. A sob rose in his throat. He didn’t want to die, but it really did feel like the end. Any second now he’d plunge off the edge. LoveReading4Kids exists because books change lives, and buying books through LoveReading4Kids means you get to change the lives of future generations, with 25% of the cover price donated to schools in need. Join our community to get personalised book suggestions, extracts straight to your inbox, 10% off RRPs, and to change children’s lives.

I enjoyed this review for a variety of reasons. Like you, I love the cover and it reminds me a bit of that puzzle I worked not long ago, though it had bright colors for its skyline. EPP is an extremely rare and lifelong inherited condition arising from a high quantity of protoporphyrin in red blood cells, resulting in immediate pain when exposed to the sun’s blue light. Often occurring in childhood, EPP manifests as intense burning and itching of sun-exposed skin, especially on the nose, cheeks, and hands. It’s often followed by redness, swelling, or blanching, lasting from minutes to days. His body ached all over but he needed to pull himself together. His next move would either save him or create a crumpled, messy heap in the street below. If he could just see what his shirt was caught on. It also brings to mind two books by Dean Koontz that deal with a character who can't be exposed to sunlight. (I forget the medical term...starts with an x or z, I think) Beth was a cautious character, very organised and knew what she wanted in life. I like people who are strong minded in this way.Shadow Jumper is full of colorful characters and exciting storylines, which makes it perfect for creative writing exercises in the classroom. You can have your students creatively re-imagine a scene from the book or write their own short stories inspired by its themes or settings. Creative writing activities are great for engaging reluctant readers since they give them an opportunity to express themselves through words or art instead of just reading alone. This sounds like a fascinating story, Tracy, and your review is of course wonderful. I've heard of being allergic to sunlight--what an interesting way of presenting this! I am intrigued. The research was led by Dr. Ludger Kolbe, Chief Scientist for Photobiology at Beiersdorf and his team. Thanks to their expertise, they were able to develop a unique cosmetic sunscreen exclusively tailored to Charlotte. Dr. Kolbe explains: “With the high standards of skin protection that we at NIVEA pursue, we are delighted that we were able to find a special solution for Charlotte. With her personal sunscreen, she still has to be careful in the sun, but can spend a little longer playing outside with her friends.”