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42 pages 1 hour read

Gary D. Schmidt

Orbiting Jupiter

Gary D. SchmidtFiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015

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How does Reverend Ballou’s story of Mary and Joseph relate to Joseph’s own journey?

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Why does the author choose to set the novel during winter? Why is it important that the novel is set in an area with severe winter weather?

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How does Joseph’s ability to clearly see Jupiter in the night sky parallel his journey to find his daughter?

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