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Nancy Gruneisen asked this question about Orbiting Jupiter:
I am a huge Gary Schmidt fan and have read this book. I honestly think it should be categorized in the young adult section rather than children. I think it's more for middle schoolers versus elementary school kids. Thoughts?
Erika I have 2 8th graders & I just read this book. Altho it is a tough & sad story I think this book is good for mature readers in Middle School. Elementar…moreI have 2 8th graders & I just read this book. Altho it is a tough & sad story I think this book is good for mature readers in Middle School. Elementary age I would not recommend. At least I wouldn't have wanted my elem age kids to have read. Mature 6th is young enough.(less)
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Orbiting Jupiter
by Gary D. Schmidt
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