Build It! Jump It!

Build It! Jump It! is a fast-paced and exciting story about a young girl named Ace who loves building. Ace utilizes her mechanical skills, bravery, and creativity to design and build her skateboard and a ramp. Ace plans to complete some impressive jumps, but then she goes too fast and falls. Ace will have to try again, but will she ever be able to rocket up the ramp? 

The focus of the story remains entirely on Ace, allowing her personality to shine. Ace is an admirable character, particularly for children interested in building, inventing, or tackling challenges. Her confidence and problem-solving mindset make her an inspiring character who shows that taking risks and working hard can be fun and rewarding. 

Readers will admire Ace’s ability to imagine, design, and build something with her own hands before gathering the courage to test it herself. Throughout her attempts, Ace occasionally falls down, but each time, she gets right back up, showing persistence and resilience. These moments are critical to the story’s message that failure is not the end but rather part of learning. Her journey will inspire readers to approach challenges with confidence, knowing that mistakes can be a valuable learning experience. 

The simple plot is engaging with manageable stakes, yet the story is energetic and empowering. A few background characters are featured at the skatepark cheering for Ace. These characters add realism to Ace’s environment without introducing new characters for readers to remember. The book teaches perseverance, problem-solving, and confidence in a straightforward, action-driven way. The inclusion of building steps and mechanical terms subtly introduces young readers to engineering concepts in a simple and accessible way. 

The Racing Ace Series employs short sentences with bold fonts and varied text placement to maintain a quick pace throughout the story. This approach makes the language accessible and easy to follow, perfect for young readers who are just beginning to build their reading stamina. 

The text features repetition of words and phrases to build rhythm and emphasize Ace’s determination. Phrases like “Go, go, go!” and “Turn, turn, turn!” add a sense of urgency and encouragement to her journey, creating momentum that propels readers forward. 

The full-color illustrations are bright and dynamic, reflecting Ace’s energetic personality. Each page is designed to keep readers engaged, matching the thrilling speed and resilience of Ace’s journey. The illustrations add clarity to the process, giving readers both visual and narrative understanding of how her project comes together. 

Build It! Jump It! is perfect for young readers interested in building, skateboarding, or stories about characters taking on big challenges. The overall message is that creativity, courage, and hard work can help you achieve your goals. Build It! Jump It! shows readers that with determination and resilience, they can overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams. 

Sexual Content  

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Violence  

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Drugs and Alcohol  

• None 

Language  

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Supernatural 

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Spiritual Content  

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by Rayna Burlison