Take a look at these reviews of Shadow Jumper...

‘This is a very cleverly plotted book; a boy who is hurt by the sun who finds freedom jumping roofs. But it is not just that; it is a character book; there is excellent chemistry between Jack and Beth, two kids suffering from ‘being alone’. I loved the cover too.’ Teacher


‘This book is real, really good. It was sort of like spiderman.’ Boy, aged 9


‘The children in my class very much enjoyed this story. They thought it was fast paced, very exciting, with lots of cliffhangers to keep the reader hooked in.’ Teacher


‘This author is very imaginative. My children are already looking forward to the sequel.’ Parent


‘So much happens in this story. It’s hard to stop reading it.’ Girl, aged 10


‘Fantastic adventure. We must put it in the school library.’ Girl, aged 10


Out of the 35 readers:
35 would read another book by this author.
10 thought the fast pace was the best.
3 thought the chemistry between the two central characters was best.
22 thought the adventure was the best part of the book.
35 loved the cover and thought it was the best in the award.

Feedback from the Wishing Shelf Book Awards 2014



'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 Online, March 2015


'The Plot
I found this book really fun to read  as when you are reading the plot you are intrigued by the current mission then another mission appears in the storyline! This made the story an incredibly fun and enjoyable gripping to read.                                                                                                           
The characters 
Beth was a cautious character, very organised and knew what she wanted in life. I like people who are strong minded in this way.
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.
Jack was described and me feel that he was cool and amazing with the way he could jump off roofs from building to building.I was fascinated with his talent which made me feel like he was gifted.


My opinion
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.

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.
Beth’s parents death story was a sad part where I could feel and only imagine the pain.
Jack explored a building at night which taught me any exploring at night cannot be safe especially in unfamiliar grounds and surroundings.

I would most definitely recommend this book as it was gripping to read throughout! All I wanted to do was progress through it reading the chapters to find out what happens next… I loved the fact we were left with many mystery questions unsolved in the end.'

REVIEWER: by Burhan aged 9 The Story Room


'The story focuses mainly on the two young characters and it really is action-packed. The story moves quickly over a short time period and as an adult, I was hooked and read the book in one evening. The characters are likeable and believable and there is nothing predictable about the story. It is easy to read, gripping and I know that both my boys will enjoy reading it.'

Nikki Thomas, Stressy Mummy blogger. Read the full review here.


Shadow Jumper is featured in Today's Child Magazine January/February 2015 edition.
Thank you to Debbie Young, author and book reviewer, for including my book in her article!

'Unusual and intriguing from the start, Shadow Jumper is partly the story of light-sensitive Jack Phillips and the mystery of his missing father, and partly about 'letting go.''

'Shadow Jumper is an adventure story for older children and captures well the isolation that many in the early teenage years will be able to relate to.' Jacci Gooding, freelance writer and author.


'. . . a tale full of adventure and mystery . . .' ' Forster tells the story with direct, accessible language, with some nice social observation . . .' ' . . . a warm tale human tale of friendship between two young people . . .' Primary Times, Gloucestershire. Go to the Primary Times to read the full review

'This is a awesome book, it has a lot of suspense in it, so you better READ IT, or I'll be on your tail!!!'  Mango Bubbles Boy.

Read all of Mango Bubbles Boy's review at Mangobubbles.com

There are loads more reviews of Shadow Jumper on the Amazon UK and  Amazon US websites.

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