Orbiting Jupiter
The 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 Here Joseph, damaged and withdrawn, meets twelve-year-old Jack, who narrates the account of the troubled, passionate teen who wants to find his baby at any cost. In this riveting novel, two boys discover the true meaning of family and the sacrifices it requires.
Target age group 13-17
Target age group 13-17
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CategoryYoung Adult Fiction
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Age Group13 to 14 yrs
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Grade Level6+
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingPaperback
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Theme 1Social, Personal & Family Topics
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemeOrphans & Foster Homes
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AwardsNational Book Award - Finalist
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AuthorSchmidt, Gary D
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AR Level4.4
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DeweyFiction
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PublisherHoughton Mifflin Harcourt
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Publication Date5/2/2017
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Pages183
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Dimensions0.6 H x 8.4 L x 5.5 W
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Case Qty24
