- Mystery
- Chapter Books
- Ages 9–13
The shape of it
The shape of this universe.
Shadow Jumper is J M Forster's twisty rooftop-mystery strand starring Jack Phillips, a boy with a rare condition that makes his skin blister and burn in sunlight, so his world is one of darkness, night-time and rooftops. In Twilight Robbery, Jack and his friend Beth discover a packet of stolen goods hidden between the chimney pots and Jack becomes the prime suspect in a spate of city robberies. When his friend Fabien falls from a roof under mysterious circumstances, Jack must track down the real thieves - using the very difference that sets him apart - to clear his name and protect the people he cares about. A fast-moving adventure full of twists, red herrings and a resourceful hero whose disability is woven naturally into the heart of the story.
A twisty rooftop mystery with a resourceful hero who moves through the shadows: fast-moving, full of red herrings, and empathy-building.
Primary themes
Tone palette
- Suspenseful
- Exciting
- Adventurous
The series
One way in.
Cultural footprint
A shelf of evidence.
Cultural ubiquity
1/ 5Quiet but enduring — beloved by the people who find it.
Sensitivity
Moderate, and collection-wide.
Content notes
- Illness or disability
- Violence
Across the collection
All 2 books.
About the creator