24 Books Like Orbiting Jupiter

Gary D. Schmidt’s Orbiting Jupiter is a poignant novel about a young boy named Joseph who has been through the juvenile detention system and is now living with a foster family.

The story is narrated by Jack, the foster family’s son, who gradually learns about Joseph’s troubled past, including his love for a girl named Madeleine and his desperate quest to find his daughter, Jupiter. The novel explores themes of love, redemption, and the impact of trauma on young lives.

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24 Books Listed
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Languages: English
Rating: 4.7
Author: Gary D. Schmidt
Reading Age: 15 years
Pages: 192 pages
Grade Level: 6-8
Series: N/A
Characters: Joseph Brook, Jack Hurd, Mr. and Mrs. Hurd, Jupiter, Madeleine

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