Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt

Orbiting Jupiter

Gary D. Schmidt

192 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

The two-time Newbery Honor winner Gary D. Schmidt delivers the shattering story of Joseph, a father at thirteen, who has never seen his daughter, Jupiter. After spending time in a juvenile facility, he's placed with a foster family on a farm in ru...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,676 reviews

Moods

emotional 93%
sad 86%
reflective 33%
hopeful 28%
dark 25%
inspiring 17%
challenging 15%
tense 15%
adventurous 5%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 29%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.14

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