The only thing Rosalind Ling Geraghty loves more than watching NASA launches with her dad is building rockets with him. When he dies unexpectedly, all Ro has left of him is an unfinished model rocket they had been working on together.
Benjamin Burns doesn’t like science, but he can’t get enough of Spacebound, a popular comic book series. When he finds a sketch that suggests that his dad created the comics, he’s thrilled. Too bad his dad walked out years ago, and Benji has no way to contact him.
Though Ro and Benji were only supposed to be science class partners, the pair become unlikely friends: Benji helps Ro finish her rocket, and Ro figures out a way to reunite Benji and his dad. But Benji hesitates, which infuriates Ro. Doesn’t he realize how much Ro wishes she could be in his place?
As the two face bullying, grief, and their own differences, Benji and Ro must try to piece together clues to some of the biggest questions in the universe.
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Rating: 4 Stars
My Review: I liked how this one included space and realistic things about rockets. I liked how the kids wanted to study stars and the universe. I enjoyed the story because I really like space and the colors that are in space. So that made this one really good. This one was about kids going out and studying the stars. I had a few issues reading this one with words I didn't know. But I think that kids my age and older would really enjoy this one.
Go into this one knowing: Death of a parent, absent parent.
*This review is from our middle grade reviewer Anarece. Who is 10 years old and in 4th grade. You can follow her online @AnnieBookReader.
Review
“Christina Li’s Clues to the Universe is a triumphant story of friendship, loss, and the journey of finding your place in the world (and among the stars). A reminder that we sometimes have to travel great distances to find the secrets of what makes life beautiful. A remarkable debut!” -- Pablo Cartaya, award-winning, bestselling author of The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora
"It’s impossible not to root for Ro and Benji as they discover the fun of imperfection, the wisdom that comes with failure, and the joy to be found in unexpected friendships." -- Booklist
"An achingly beautiful and thoughtfully written debut that will find its way into the heart of readers seeking heart, hope and a sense of wonder." -- Karuna Riazi, author of The Gauntlet
“Alternating first-person chapters provide insight into each character’s fears, worries, and hopes, creating two compelling, relatable protagonists who recognize the strengths in their differences and help each other forge new paths forward.” -- Publishers Weekly
"Clues to the Universe shines with larger-than-life characters, the power of science, and a friendship greater than any force in the universe. Heartwarming, imaginative, timeless!" -- Katie Zhao, author of The Dragon Warrior
“The message of resilience, courage, and friendship will resonate widely with young readers.” -- School Library Journal
"With an engaging voice and perfectly lovable characters, Clues to the Universe is a heart-filling journey of hope, healing, and friendship." -- Cindy Baldwin, author of Where the Watermelons Grow and Beginners Welcome
“Charming, poignant, and thoughtfully woven.” -- Kirkus Reviews
"It’s impossible not to root for Ro and Benji as they discover the fun of imperfection, the wisdom that comes with failure, and the joy to be found in unexpected friendships." -- Booklist
"An achingly beautiful and thoughtfully written debut that will find its way into the heart of readers seeking heart, hope and a sense of wonder." -- Karuna Riazi, author of The Gauntlet
“Alternating first-person chapters provide insight into each character’s fears, worries, and hopes, creating two compelling, relatable protagonists who recognize the strengths in their differences and help each other forge new paths forward.” -- Publishers Weekly
"Clues to the Universe shines with larger-than-life characters, the power of science, and a friendship greater than any force in the universe. Heartwarming, imaginative, timeless!" -- Katie Zhao, author of The Dragon Warrior
“The message of resilience, courage, and friendship will resonate widely with young readers.” -- School Library Journal
"With an engaging voice and perfectly lovable characters, Clues to the Universe is a heart-filling journey of hope, healing, and friendship." -- Cindy Baldwin, author of Where the Watermelons Grow and Beginners Welcome
“Charming, poignant, and thoughtfully woven.” -- Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
Christina Li is a student studying economics at Stanford University. When she is not puzzling over her stats problem set, she is daydreaming about characters and drinking too much jasmine green tea. She grew up in the Midwest, but now calls California home. Clues to the Universe is her debut novel. Find her online at www.christinaliwrites.com.
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