the book of jupiter

ROBIN STEVENSON

Thirteen-year-old Ara lives in an isolated community called Jupiter Station with her family. They abide by the teachings of Father Jupiter, their self-appointed leader, and follow the strict rules laid out in his Book of Jupiter. Ara has always believed what she’s been taught, including Father Jupiter’s prophecy that the family will soon become stardust and “Ascend to the planet Jupiter,” where they’ll live together forever. But when her older brother Leo reveals his doubts about Father Jupiter, particularly his story about how they became part of the family, Ara must decide what to do. Award-winning author Robin Stevenson has written a chilling tale of awakening that readers won’t be able to put down.

• “Propulsive pacing and humane characterization make this unsettling story believable and hard to forget. The cosmic imagery lends the setting an eerie beauty, and the menace escalates without losing sight of the grief and guilt that accompanies questioning everything you’ve been taught to believe.” Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review