See You in the Cosmos

''I haven''t read anything that has moved me this much since Wonder'' Jennifer NivenAn astonishingly moving middle-grade debut about a space-obsessed boy''s quest for family and home. All eleven-year old Alex wants is to launch his iPod into space. With a series of audio recordings he will show other lifeforms out in the cosmos what life on Earth his Earth is really like.But for a boy with a long-dead dad a troubled mum and a mostly-not-around brother Alex struggles with the big questions. Where do I come from? Who''s out there? And above all How can I be brave?Determined to find the answers Alex sets out on a remarkable road trip that will turn his whole world upside down . . .For fans of Wonder and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Jack Cheng''s debut is full of joy optimism determination and unbelievable heart. To read the first page is to fall in love with Alex and his view of our big beautiful complicated world. To read the last is to know he and his story will stay with you a long long time.A Children’s Bookshelf Selection: Each month our editor’s pick the best books for children and young adults by age to be a part of the children’s bookshelf. These are editorial recommendations made by our team of experts. Our monthly reading list includes a mix of bestsellers and top new releases and evergreen books that will help enhance a child’s reading life.