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Orbiting Jupiter, by Gary Schmidt, is about the story of two young boys who are complete opposites, but manage to be the ones to have each other’s backs. Jack didn’t know what to suspect when his foster brother, Joseph, came into his life. Jack only knew 3 things about him being that he almost killed a teacher, he was incarcerated at a place called Stone Mountain, and that he has a daughter named Jupiter. Jack never suspected how urgently he would want to help, or even how involved he would be in this Joseph’s life. Through the twist and turns, a bond becomes formed at how desperate Joseph is to find his daughter Jupiter. But while new bonds are formed, old wounds will reopen as you read throughout this book. While I was reading this book I couldn’t even put it down.  It is a fast read, but the way that the author creates the story into a heartbreaking and tender novel left me stunned. Will Jack and Joseph be able to find Jupiter, or will certain circumstances keep them away? Find out more in the book, Orbiting Jupiter.