Orbiting Jupiter
Orbiting Jupiter
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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.
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Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D Schmidt
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.
"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 *
"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 *
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.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781783445042 |
| ISBN 10 | 1783445041 |
| Title | Orbiting Jupiter |
| Author | Gary D Schmidt |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Andersen Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2017-03-02 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for UKLA Book Award 2018 (UK), Long-listed for CILIP Carnegie Medal 2018 (UK) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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