Orbiting Jupiter

In this poignant novel by two-time Newbery Honor winner Gary D. Schmidt, thirteen-year-old Joseph, a father who has never met his daughter Jupiter, faces the challenges of a troubled past after his release from a juvenile facility. Placed in a foster home on a rural Maine farm, he forms a fragile bond with twelve-year-old Jack, who narrates the unfolding story of Joseph's desperate quest to find his baby girl. As their friendship deepens, both boys confront the weight of burdens they carry and the sacrifices that family demands. This heartfelt tale explores the complexities of connection, forgiveness, and the impact of past choices.