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'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.

"I haven't read anything that has moved me this much since Wonder." --Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places A space-obsessed boy and his dog, Carl Sagan, take a journey toward family, love, hope, and awe in this funny and moving novel for fans of Counting by 7s, Walk Two Moons, and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. 11-year-old Alex Petroski loves space and rockets, his mom, his brother, and his dog Carl Sagan--named for his hero, the real-life astronomer. All he wants is to launch his golden iPod into space the way Carl Sagan (the man, not the dog) launched his Golden Record on the Voyager spacecraft in 1977. From Colorado to New Mexico, Las Vegas to L.A., Alex records a journey on his iPod to show other lifeforms what life on earth, his earth, is like. But his destination keeps changing. And the funny, lost, remarkable people he meets along the way can only partially prepare him for the secrets he'll uncover--from the truth about his long-dead dad to the fact that, for a kid with a troubled mom and a mostly not-around brother, he has way more family than he ever knew. 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. "Stellar." --Entertainment Weekly"Life-embracing." --The Wall Street Journal"Works beautifully." --The New York Times Book Review "Irresistible." --The Chicago Tribune"The best I've read in a long, long time." --Holly Goldberg Sloan, author of Counting by 7s"Riveting, inspiring, and sometimes hilarious." --Kirkus, starred review"A propulsive stream-of-conscious dive." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "A gift--a miracle." --Paul Griffin, author When Friendship Followed Me Home "Exuberant." --Booklist "Full of the real kind of magic." --Ally Condie, author of Matched "Absorbing, irresistible." --Common Sense Media"Incredible." --BookRiot "Full of innocence and unwavering optimism." --SLC "Inspiring." --Time for Kids"Powerfully affirms our human capacity for grace and love and understanding." --Gary D. Schmidt, author of Okay for Now

"I haven't read anything that has moved me this much since Wonder." --Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places A space-obsessed boy and his dog, Carl Sagan, take a journey toward family, love, hope, and awe in this funny and moving novel for fans of Counting by 7s, Walk Two Moons, and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. 11-year-old Alex Petroski loves space and rockets, his mom, his brother, and his dog Carl Sagan--named for his hero, the real-life astronomer. All he wants is to launch his golden iPod into space the way Carl Sagan (the man, not the dog) launched his Golden Record on the Voyager spacecraft in 1977. From Colorado to New Mexico, Las Vegas to L.A., Alex records a journey on his iPod to show other lifeforms what life on earth, his earth, is like. But his destination keeps changing. And the funny, lost, remarkable people he meets along the way can only partially prepare him for the secrets he'll uncover--from the truth about his long-dead dad to the fact that, for a kid with a troubled mom and a mostly not-around brother, he has way more family than he ever knew. 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. "Stellar." --Entertainment Weekly"Life-embracing." --The Wall Street Journal"Works beautifully." --The New York Times Book Review "Irresistible." --The Chicago Tribune"The best I've read in a long, long time." --Holly Goldberg Sloan, author of Counting by 7s"Riveting, inspiring, and sometimes hilarious." --Kirkus, starred review"A propulsive stream-of-conscious dive." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "A gift--a miracle." --Paul Griffin, author When Friendship Followed Me Home "Exuberant." --Booklist "Full of the real kind of magic." --Ally Condie, author of Matched "Absorbing, irresistible." --Common Sense Media"Incredible." --BookRiot "Full of innocence and unwavering optimism." --SLC "Inspiring." --Time for Kids"Powerfully affirms our human capacity for grace and love and understanding." --Gary D. Schmidt, author of Okay for Now

"Another beautiful book by Jack Cheng." --Erin Entrada Kelly, Newbery Award-winning author of Hello, Universe Creative and brave sixth grader Andy Zhou faces big changes at school and at home in this new novel by the award-winning author of See You in the Cosmos, for fans of When You Trap a Tiger and The Stars Beneath Our Feet Andy Zhou is used to being what people need him to be: the good kid for his parents and, now, his grandparents in from Shanghai, or the helpful sidekick for his best friend Cindy's plans and schemes. So when Cindy decides they should try out for Movement on the first day of sixth grade, how can Andy say no? But between feeling out of place with the dancers after school, being hassled by his new science partner Jameel in class, and sensing tension between his dad and grandfather at home, Andy feels all kinds of weird. Then over anime, Hi-Chews, and art, things start to shift between Andy and Jameel, opening up new doors--and new problems. Because no matter how much Andy cares about his friends and family, it's hard not to feel pulled between all the ways he's meant to be, all the different faces he wears, and harder still to figure out if any of these masks is the real him. "A joy and a journey." --Tae Keller, Newbery Award-winning author of When You Trap a Tiger"Perceptive . . . Captures the joys and complex anxieties of middle school." --Kirkus"Beautiful . . . Recommended for fans of Erin Entrada Kelly and Nicole Melleby." --SLJ"Realistic . . . Compelling." --Booklist"Beautifully and naturally depicts Chinese American family life and the first year of middle school" --Common Sense Media"There's an aching poignancy that] will resonate with kids." --BCCB"Beautifully written, with] complexity and nuance." --Book Riot"Andy's quiet courage and budding artistry have readers cheering him on." --Paula Yoo, National Book Award longlisted-author of From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry

"Another beautiful book by Jack Cheng." --Erin Entrada Kelly, Newbery Award-winning author of Hello, Universe Creative and brave sixth grader Andy Zhou faces big changes at school and at home in this new novel by the award-winning author of See You in the Cosmos, for fans of When You Trap a Tiger and The Stars Beneath Our Feet Andy Zhou is used to being what people need him to be: the good kid for his parents and, now, his grandparents in from Shanghai, or the helpful sidekick for his best friend Cindy's plans and schemes. So when Cindy decides they should try out for Movement on the first day of sixth grade, how can Andy say no? But between feeling out of place with the dancers after school, being hassled by his new science partner Jameel in class, and sensing tension between his dad and grandfather at home, Andy feels all kinds of weird. Then over anime, Hi-Chews, and art, things start to shift between Andy and Jameel, opening up new doors--and new problems. Because no matter how much Andy cares about his friends and family, it's hard not to feel pulled between all the ways he's meant to be, all the different faces he wears, and harder still to figure out if any of these masks is the real him. "A joy and a journey." --Tae Keller, Newbery Award-winning author of When You Trap a Tiger"Perceptive . . . Captures the joys and complex anxieties of middle school." --Kirkus"Beautiful . . . Recommended for fans of Erin Entrada Kelly and Nicole Melleby." --SLJ"A brilliant, heartfelt story of self-discovery." --Shelf Awareness (starred review)"Realistic . . . Compelling." --Booklist"Beautifully and naturally depicts Chinese American family life and the first year of middle school" --Common Sense Media"There's an aching poignancy that] will resonate with kids." --BCCB"Beautifully written, with] complexity and nuance." --Book Riot"Andy's quiet courage and budding artistry have readers cheering him on." --Paula Yoo, National Book Award longlisted-author of From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry

Do you aspire to enhance your career success in today's dynamically changing world? You will discover a wealth of insights and smart career strategies to position you for success within the pages of this book written by global auto executive Jack Cheng. The book's eight principles can act as catalysts to propel your career to new heights. At the heart of the principled leadership this book advocates is empathy, understanding, and the recognition that our decisions impact not only our careers but the world at large. Principled leadership is not just about short-term gains; it is about creating sustainable success. When all of these principles are in harmony, there is an unmistakable flow and balance in your life, whatever the external circumstances.

Text in Arabic. Eleven-year-old Alex Petroski loves space and rockets, his mom, his brother, and his dog Carl Sagannamed for his hero, the real-life astronomer. All he wants is to launch his golden iPod into space the way Carl Sagan (the man, not the dog) launched his Golden Record on the Voyager spacecraft in 1977. From Colorado to New Mexico, Las Vegas to L.A., Alex records a journey on his iPod to show other lifeforms what life on earth, his earth, is like. But his destination keeps changing. And the funny, lost, remarkable people he meets along the way can only partially prepare him for the secrets he'll uncoverfrom the truth about his long-dead dad to the fact that, for a kid with a troubled mum and a mostly not-around brother, he has way more family than he ever knew.