Cover of How to Become a Planet

How to Become a Planet

Nicole Melleby

After missing the final month of seventh grade because of major depression and anxiety, Pluto spends the summer under close supervision and helping at her mother’s pizzeria. She loves astronomy and wants life to return to normal. Her checklist includes beginning therapy, seeing a tutor, attending her best friend’s birthday party, and visiting a planetarium. Pluto also befriends Fallon and develops a crush on her. As recovery proves uneven, Pluto feels angry and unlike herself while her mother tries to help.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.

Book details

Lexile Text Measure
769L
ATOS Book Level
4.9
AR Interest Level
MG
AR Points
8
Word Count
53034
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level
R
Themes
Family · Friendship · Mental Health · Self Acceptance · Space And Astronomy
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published
April 19, 2022
Pages
288
ISBN-13
9781643752617
Language
English