Find Jupiter in the Night Sky
Find Jupiter in the night sky, and follow its path at NakedEyePlanets.com.
In the book, Joseph finds solace by always knowing where the planet Jupiter is in the night sky, which makes him feel connected to his daughter, named Jupiter.
The family that fosters Joseph runs an organic maple syrup farm. Joseph enjoys the work and hopes his daughter will someday experience it as well. Learn more organic maple farming details on this educational site from Penn State Extension.
Maple Syrup Farming
When Joseph comes to live with Jack and his family, he has to learn how to milk a cow. See how it's done!
Milking A Cow
MonkeySee.com (2009, June 16).How to Milk a Cow by Hand.[video]. Retrieved YouTube.
Z.,D.. (2014, Mar 24).Read it! The Port Chicago 50 by Steve Sheinkin [video]. Retrieved YouTube.
Joseph, a father at thirteen, has never seen his daughter, Jupiter. After spending time in a juvenile facility, he’s placed with a foster family on a farm in rural Maine. Here Joseph, damaged and withdrawn, meets twelve-year-old Jack, who narrates the account of the troubled, passionate teen who wants to find his baby at any cost. In this riveting novel, two boys discover the true meaning of family and the sacrifices it requires.