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Book Review of Jumper (Jumper, Bk 1)

Jumper (Jumper, Bk 1)
Jumper (Jumper, Bk 1)
Author: Steven Gould
Genre: Teen & Young Adult
Book Type: Paperback
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What if you could escape from trouble, in the blink of an eye? And what if you were seventeen and on the run from an abusive father? "Jumper" is the story of Davy, who when his father tried to beat him one too many times, suddenly develops the ability to teleport to escape danger. When he runs away from home, he not only finds out how to control his new power, he also attracts the attention of the NSA, who covets his ability. This story has danger, excitement, and the discovery of love by a young man who hadn't much of a chance to know it before. Recommended, but has a couple of graphic scenes at the beginning...not for kids or the squeamish.