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Orbiting Jupiter
Orbiting Jupiter
paperback
Published:
2 March, 2017
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Description
A heartbreaking story, narrated by twelve-year-old Jack, whose family is caring for a broken teen called 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. So 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.
'Be prepared to be moved' Telegraph
'A tone and directness reminiscent of John Steinbeck' Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week
Cover illustration by Darya Shnykina.
Prizes
Short-listed for UKLA Book Award 2018 (UK),Long-listed for CILIP Carnegie Medal 2018 (UK)
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781783445042 |
| ISBN10 | 1783445041 |
| Number Of Pages | 192 |
| Item Weight | 158 g |
| Product Dimensions | 129 x 198 x 12 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Andersen Press Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
One of the most beautiful books I have ever read
Schmidt provokes tears, despite his underplayed prose, with a tone and directness reminiscent of John Steinbeck. * Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week *
A deeply affecting story of love and loss that sympathetically reflects the intensity of adolescence. * Guardian *
A YA novella about love and friendship and loyalty... be prepared to be moved * Telegraph, The best young adult books of 2016 *
Schmidt writes with an elegant simplicity in this paean to the power of love * Kirkus, starred review *
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Author's Bio
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.