Orbiting Jupiter

by Gary D. Schmidt

Book Overview

In this riveting novel, two boys discover the true meaning of family and the sacrifices it requires.

Two-time Newbery Honor winner Gary D. Schmidt delivers the shattering story of Joseph, a father at thirteen, who has never seen his daughter, Jupiter.

After spending time in a juvenile facility, he's placed with a foster family on a farm in rural Maine. Here Joseph, damaged and withdrawn, meets twelve-year-old Jack,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 054446222X
• ISBN13: 9780544462229
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.3" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher

Customer Reviews

A book so short but made me cry so much genuinely love it

Cried

I couldn't put it down

My sister recommended me this book a while ago and I didn't even give it a second thought and just forgot about it. Later on I found it in my local library and checked it out. I read it all in one sitting and have reread it multiple times. I got so tired of checking it out I just decided to buy it. I highly recommend even just once, it is super fast to read and super engulfing.

Orbiting Jupiter

I found myself put off by the summary of this book, thinking it was not something I would enjoy, however with nothing better to do, I decided to read it anyway. And I was right, there was nothing better that I could have done. Read the book, it will not disappoint.