Jump

Two thieves rob a jewelry exchange and escape by parachuting off a skyscraper. Weeks later, Antonio Silva takes skydiving lessons at the Thunderbirds school and finds a surprising set of black parachutes. When his first solo jump goes wrong, Antonio learns that his teachers may know more about the robbery than they admit.

These gentle reads are brimming with spirited characters and positive values, with a little extra excitement and bite, so hold on tight. Written expressly for the middle-grade striving reader, the series contains no strong language, edgy themes, or dysfunctional families. In fact, family is the main theme of these titles, and one particular family is the focus, with its uncanny knack for finding humor, hope, and colorful personalities even in unusual circumstances. Written at the lowest reading levels, the story structure is straightforward and moves the reader through the text quickly and efficiently.

Themes: Consequences; courage; loyalty; doing the right thing