Cover of Clues to the Universe

Clues to the Universe

Christina Li

Seventh graders Benji and Ro both face social exclusion. Benji is a talented artist who becomes absorbed in a comic-book series after finding a sketch that suggests his absent father created it. Biracial Chinese American Ro loves science and invention and holds an unfinished model rocket she had built with her father before his death. The two students create a science-fair entry that impresses others. Their friendship develops alongside grief and family questions.

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Book details

Lexile Text Measure
701L
ATOS Book Level
4.5
AR Interest Level
MG
AR Points
9
Word Count
60781
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level
Q
Themes
Friendship · Grief And Loss · Science · Space And Astronomy
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Quill Tree Books
Published
January 12, 2021
Pages
304
ISBN-13
9780063008885
Language
English