Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt (English) Paperback Book

Description: Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt 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 dont want to. The two boys go on a journey through the bitter Maine winter to help Joseph find his baby - no matter the cost. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 dont want to.Whats more, Joseph has a daughter hes never seen. The two boys go on a journey through the bitter Maine winter to help Joseph find his baby - no matter the cost. Notes Narrated by 12 year old Jack, Orbiting Jupiter is a heartbreaking tale of Joseph - a 14 year old boy who has been incarcerated for trying to kill a teacher. Despite these rumours, Joseph has a daughter, Jupiter, who hes never seen. In a beautiful tale of friendship, the two boys set off to try and find her. Beautiful, tragic and heartbreaking The Guardian Ages: 12+ Author Biography Gary D. Schmidt is an American childrens 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. Review "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, Childrens 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 * Promotional Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal. This is the heartbreaking story of fourteen-year-old Joseph. Misunderstood, all he wants is to find his baby daughter, Jupiter, whom he has never seen. Prizes Short-listed for UKLA Book Award 2018 (UK) Long-listed for CILIP Carnegie Medal 2018 (UK) Review Text "One of the most beautiful books I have ever read" Promotional "Headline" Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal. This is the heartbreaking story of fourteen-year-old Joseph. Misunderstood, all he wants is to find his baby daughter, Jupiter, whom he has never seen. Details ISBN1783445041 Author Gary D. Schmidt Pages 192 Publisher Andersen Press Ltd Year 2017 ISBN-10 1783445041 ISBN-13 9781783445042 Format Paperback Publication Date 2017-03-02 Media Book Imprint Andersen Press Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.6 Language English UK Release Date 2017-03-02 AU Release Date 2017-03-02 NZ Release Date 2017-03-02 Audience Age 12-17 Audience Teenage / Young adult We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126962205;

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