Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Readers rate it 4.2 (1.1K on Hardcover)
368 pages · Released Feb 21, 2012 · Simon and Schuster
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This is a beautifully written coming-of-age romance centered on two boys discovering their identities and love for each other. The story deals thoughtfully with themes of family trauma, identity, and self-acceptance, with authentic emotional depth. While there are some mature themes and occasional language, the book is fundamentally hopeful and rewards kindness, honesty, and courage. It's best suited for mature teens ready to engage with LGBTQ+ narratives and family dysfunction.
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Fifteen-year-old Ari Mendoza is an angry loner with a brother in prison, when he meets Dante and they become friends. As the loners start spending time together, they discover that they share a special friendship - the kind that changes lives and lasts a lifetime Fifteen-year-old Ari Mendoza is an angry loner with a brother in prison, when he meets Dante and they become friends. As the loners start spending time together, they discover that they share a special friendship - the kind that changes lives and lasts a lifetime
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- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Loveable Characters
- Strong Character Development
- Diverse Characters
- Character driven
- Not Diverse Characters
- A mix driven
- Weak Character Development
- slow burn
- found family
- Audible
- emotional
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ISBN 9781442408920 · Simon and Schuster