Damaged in prison, Joseph wants nothing more than to find his baby daughter, Jupiter, whom he has never seen. 4. Edit. When Joseph has begun to believe he'll have a future, he is confronted by demons from his past that force a tragic sacrifice"-- Mr.canton- the vice principle who is a jerk to Joseph and a know it all Mr. D'Uleney- math teacher who inspires Joseph Coach Swieteck- a war veteran who believes and is impressed by Joseph Liked how … by : Tommy . Orbiting Jupiter Chapter 5 DRAFT. Rosie Discuss the relationship between Joseph and the cows, and how the cows react to Joseph’s father. Orbiting Jupiter (Paperback) : Schmidt, Gary D. : "Jack, 12, tells the gripping story of Joseph, 14, who joins his family as a foster child. A vocabulary list featuring "Orbiting Jupiter" by Gary D. Schmidt, Chapters 3–4. by kluther. The story, told from Jack’s point of view, begins with Joseph’s arrival to the Hurd home. When Joseph has begun to believe he'll have a future, he is confronted by demons from his past that force a tragic sacrifice"-- Provided by publisher. Orbiting Jupiter is a very short book. Important Quotes. Damaged in prison, Joseph wants nothing more than to find his baby daughter, Jupiter, whom he has never seen. When Joseph has begun to believe he'll have a future, he is confronted by demons from his past that force a tragic sacrifice. It’s also probably one of the most moving books that I have ever read, so make sure you’ve got some tissues next to you when you’re reading this. Orbiting Jupiter (Book) : Schmidt, Gary D. : "Jack, 12, tells the gripping story of Joseph, 14, who joins his family as a foster child. Practice. Chapter 4 . I believe this is the newer cover. Get started. When Joseph has begun to believe he'll have a future, he is confronted by demons from his past that force a tragic sacrifice"-- Provided by publisher. Symbols & Motifs. When Joseph has begun to believe he'll have a future, he is confronted by demons from his past that force a tragic sacrifice. Orbiting Jupiter Characters by Angie Geis 1. I wanted to share this cover with you all because it is amazing! They are living on a farm with cows and a small pond in the back. Finally, I believe that once they find her, there will be the climax. The first 4 discovered orbiting it were discovered by Galileo Galilie in the 15th century. Damaged in prison, Joseph wants nothing more than to find his baby daughter, Jupiter, whom he has never seen. When Joseph has begun to believe he'll have a future, he is confronted by demons from his past that force a tragic sacrifice"-- 2015-10-06 by Gary D. Schmidt. 0. Joseph has made some choices in his life that make loving him a little harder. Orbiting Jupiter (Book) : Schmidt, Gary D. : "Jack, 12, tells the gripping story of Joseph, 14, who joins his family as a foster child. Edit. Solo Practice. A mere boy of fourteen, Joseph’s world is turned upside down when he is faced with fatherhood, the death of someone close, and a juvenile record. Solo Practice. English. When Joseph has begun to believe he'll have a future, he is confronted by demons from his past that force a tragic sacrifice"-- Provided by publisher. The main character, Joseph, 8th grade, lives with a foster family. Why? Homework. After spending time in a juvenile facility, he's placed with a foster family on a farm in rural Maine. Written in 12-year-old Jack’s point of view, the story revolves around the 14-year-old Joseph Brook who at an early age became a father to a 3 month old baby girl named Jupiter. Played 0 times. Enjoy this free preview Unlock all 30 pages of this Study Guide by subscribing today. Jupiter has 63 confirmed moons orbiting it. Delete Quiz . Orbiting Jupiter. Print; Share; Edit; Delete; Report an issue; Host a game. October 13, 2015 by Amanda MacGregor 4 Comments. 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