In 'Orbiting Jupiter', a young boy, Jack, faces the profound complexities of family as he narrates the life of Joseph, his new foster brother with a turbulent past. At just thirteen, Joseph became a father to a daughter he's never met, Jupiter. As he emerges from time in a juvenile facility and adapts to life on a Maine farm with Jack's family, the boys form a unique bond. Their quest to unite Joseph with Jupiter becomes a journey dealing with the losses and wounds of the past, all while discovering the real cost of love and the meaning of family. Gary D. Schmidt resonates with the audience through this tender narrative that explores the intersections of hope, tragedy, and the relentless pursuit of one's dreams in the face of adversity.