Orbiting Jupiter

Gary D. Schmidt

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Anderson Press
02 March 2017

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.

By: Gary D. Schmidt
Imprint: Anderson Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 158g
ISBN: 9781783445042
ISBN 10: 1783445041
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 02 March 2017
Recommended Age: From 12 to 17 years
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for Orbiting Jupiter

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 *