readwithmorgan 's review for:

See You in the Cosmos by Jack Cheng
5.0

See You in the Cosmos starts out as a novel about a precocious boy who travels on his own with his dog to compete in a rocket competition. It turns into a jerky but heartwarming journey of meeting new friends, searching for the truth, and bravery. The novel is written as recordings that the protagonist, Alex, is making on his golden ipod that he wants to send into space for extraterrestrials. The story gets deeper and seems to be a great bridge for children and adults to discuss some hard topics. A great read for parent/child book clubs. I recommend this book to those who enjoy human interest, humor, and interesting families. This is one of the most enjoyable books I read this year (and it goes quickly). What a journey.