Orbiting Jupiter

Name: Orbiting Jupiter
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9781783445042
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By Gary D. Schmidt

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Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt is a poignant young adult novel exploring themes of family, love, and redemption. It follows the story of a troubled teenage boy named Joseph who moves in with a new foster family in rural Maine. As he navigates the challenges of his past, including his time in juvenile detention and his search for the daughter he has never met, Joseph finds unexpected friendship and understanding in his foster brother, Jack.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartfelt stories about redemption and friendship. It explores the challenges faced by a troubled young boy trying to reconnect with his past and find hope for the future. This touching narrative may especially appeal to those who like emotionally engaging tales with themes of family and perseverance.

Orbiting Jupiter

A heartbreaking story, narrated by twelve-year-old Jack, whose family is caring for fourteen-year-old Joseph. Joseph is misunderstood. But Jack and his family see something others in town don’t want to. The two boys go on a journey through the bitter Maine winter to help Joseph find his baby - no matter the cost.

Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal.
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.

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Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal.

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.

Orbiting Jupiter captures the spirit of understanding and the lengths one will go to seek the truth.

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Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt is widely praised for its emotional depth and simplicity, akin to the works of John Steinbeck. Reviewers highlight its moving portrayal of love and loss, along with its elegant writing style that powerfully captures the complexities of adolescence. The novel is celebrated for its impact on readers, with critics noting it as a standout in young adult literature for its heartfelt and poignant storytelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783445042

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 March 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 158g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

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.