Sky Jumpers

Sky Jumpers takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where most technology has been destroyed by green bombs during World War III. The town of White Rock survives by creating inventions, but twelve-year-old Hope struggles with inventing and instead excels at jumping through the deadly Bomb's Breath - a band of heavy air that killed many during the war. When bandits threaten White Rock during winter, Hope must use her forbidden skill of jumping through the Bomb's Breath to help save her community. She and her friends embark on a dangerous mission through harsh terrain to get medicine for their town, facing both natural and human threats along the way. The story combines elements of adventure and survival with themes of belonging, self-worth, and finding one's place in a community. It explores how people can contribute to society in unexpected ways, and questions what truly makes someone valuable to their community.

Readers call Sky Jumpers a fast-paced adventure with strong messages about finding one's unique talents. Many highlight the post-apocalyptic setting that manages to stay hopeful rather than dark. Likes: - Lead character Hope's determination and growth - Original take on a world without technology - Action sequences involving the Bomb's Breath - Messages about valuing different types of intelligence - Appeal to both middle grade boys and girls Dislikes: - Some found the plot predictable - Worldbuilding details left unexplained - Secondary characters need more development - Science behind the Bomb's Breath phenomenon questioned by some Ratings: Goodreads: 4.0/5 (2,500+ ratings) Amazon: 4.5/5 (90+ reviews) Common Sense Media: 4/5 Notable reader comment: "A refreshing middle grade novel that shows heroism comes in many forms - not just through book smarts or physical strength." - Goodreads reviewer

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🌟 The story takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where a devastating weapon called "The Green Bombs" destroyed most of technology, forcing survivors to rebuild society using only pre-1940s inventions 🔬 Author Peggy Eddleman was inspired to write about inventions after watching her children's curiosity and creativity while building things ☁️ The deadly "Bomb's Breath" in the story is a band of invisible, heavy air that settled in valleys after the war - but the main character discovers it can be used for spectacular (though dangerous) jumping 🏘️ The town of White Rock was built in a crater to protect its citizens from bandits and the Bomb's Breath, making it a rare safe haven in the post-war world 🎯 The book emphasizes that everyone has different talents and strengths, as the main character Hope struggles with inventing (which her town values most) but excels at physical skills and bravery