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Orbiting Jupiter

Orbiting Jupiter

by Gary D . Schmidt (Author)

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    Hardcover 2015

    $5.75
Synopsis

A heartbreaking story, narrated by twelve-year-old Jack, whose family is caring for fourteen-year-old Joseph. Joseph is misunderstood. He was incarcerated for trying to kill a teacher. Or so the rumours say. But Jack and his family see something others in town don't want to. What's more, Joseph has a daughter he's never seen. The two boys go on a journey through the bitter Maine winter to help Joseph find his baby - no matter the cost.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 192
 Publisher: Andersen Press
Published: 31 Dec 2015
ISBN 10: 1783443944
ISBN 13: 9781783443949
Children’s book age: 12+ Years
 Book Overview: This is the heartbreaking story of fourteen-year-old Joseph. Misunderstood, all he wants is to find his baby daughter, Jupiter, whom he has never seen.

Media Reviews
One of the most beautiful books I have ever read -- Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places
Schmidt provokes tears, despite his underplayed prose, with a tone and directness reminiscent of John Steinbeck. -- Nicolette Jones * Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week *
A deeply affecting story of love and loss that sympathetically reflects the intensity of adolescence. -- Julia Eccleshare * Guardian *
Schmidt writes with an elegant simplicity in this paean to the power of love * Kirkus, starred review *
A YA novella about love and friendship and loyalty... be prepared to be moved -- Martin Chilton * Telegraph, The best young adult books of 2016 *
Author Bio
Gary D. Schmidt is an American children's writer of nonfiction books and young adult novels, including two Newbery Honor books and one Printz Honor award. He lives on a farm in Michigan and has six children. He is a Professor of English at Calvin College.