The Wednesday Wars Okay for Now Just Like That Pay Attention, Carter Jones Orbiting Jupiter Read More Books by Gary Schmidt Gary D. Schmidt tells the witty and compelling story of a teenage boy who feels that fate has it in for him, during the school year 1968-68. Gary D. Schmidt expertly blends comedy and tragedy in the story of Doug Swieteck, an unhappy "teenage thug" who finds consolation and a sense of possibility in friendship and art. With insight and a light touch, best-selling author Gary D. Schmidt tells two poignant, linked stories: that of a grieving girl and a boy trying to escape his violent past. A coming-of-age story with the light touch of The Wednesday Wars, the heart of Okay for Now, and the unique presence of a wise and witty butler. The shattering story of Joseph, a father at thirteen, who has never seen his daughter, Jupiter.
✔ Author(s): Gary D. Schmidt
✔ Title: Orbiting Jupiter
✔ Rating : 4.7 out of 5 base on (2284 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 0544938399
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt
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