See You in the Cosmos
Jack Cheng
‘I haven’t read anything that has moved me this much since Wonder’ Jennifer Niven
An 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.
Reviews
The story is centred around an 11 year old boy called Alex, who loves space and rockets, his mom, his brother, and his dog Carl Sagan - named after his real life hero,who is a real-life astronomer. All he wants is to launch his golden iPod into space so that other life forms can hear it one day about how life on earth,his Earth, is really like. From New Mexico at S.H.A.R.F. to the lively, crowded streets of L.A Alex records a journey on his iPod to show other life forms how his life is like. His journey might be long, but the important and loving characters he meets along the way will surely play a big role in his life, especially for his life's many ups and downs.
Master Gonzo Slingshot 05.02.2023
It wasn't to my taste. However, other may like this book
General Daffodil Paperclip 20.08.2022
Funny and good
Anonymous 14.08.2022
I thought it was good because he was funny and they always helped each other.
Anonymous 28.08.2020
This book was really good, it kept me reading and I would definitely recommend it and my favourite character was Alex because he cared about everyone
Anonymous 30.08.2018
A gripping and emotional read with a serious plot - one for advanced younger readers or early to mid teens. I thoroughly enjoyed this book
Anonymous 10.08.2018
This is a very moving book with the story told by a boy with a very different view of life who thinks he isn't brave but is the bravest child you could ever meet
Anonymous 19.09.2017
such an interesting book. I never wanted to put it down
Anonymous 24.07.2017
