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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?

K. Thielen I'm a middle school librarian and I think this book is appropriate for middle school. Even though there is some mature subject matter involving teen p…moreI'm a middle school librarian and I think this book is appropriate for middle school. Even though there is some mature subject matter involving teen pregnancy, it is only the result of the pregnancy that is discussed in any detail in the book. There may be some sensitivity to the concluding chapters as well for some students, but I believe my seventh and eighth graders, as well as my mature sixth grade readers would be fine with the book. I do agree that "Children's" is a misleading label, however. (less)

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Margaret Christle I am a middle school librarian as well, and 100% agree with your recommendations. Beautiful and heartbreaking read.
Mar 01, 2016 07:34AM · flag

Michael Byrd i agree Margaret Christle
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