The Book of Jupiter
For fans of The Wrong Way Home and My Life with the Liars, this gripping coming-of-age story follows a girl who must wrestle with what to do when she realizes she’s lived almost her entire life inside a cult.

Thirteen-year-old Ara lives in an isolated community called Jupiter Station with her family. They abide by the teachings of Father Jupiter, their self-appointed leader, and follow the strict rules laid out in his Book of Jupiter. Ara has always believed what she’s been taught, including Father Jupiter’s prophecy that the family will soon become stardust and ”Ascend to the planet Jupiter,“ where they’ll live together forever. But when her older brother Leo reveals his doubts about Father Jupiter, particularly his story about how they became part of the family, Ara must decide what to do, as she starts to realize he may be right.

Award-winning author Robin Stevenson has written a chilling tale of awakening that readers won’t be able to put down. The gripping story with unexpected plot twists will keep readers guessing to the very end. The fictional world is based on the author’s research of real-world cults, providing fascinating insight into how cults function and how a person’s perceptions of reality can be skewed. Ara’s struggle will raise questions for readers about trusting one’s instincts and what truths are worth uncovering.

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The Book of Jupiter
For fans of The Wrong Way Home and My Life with the Liars, this gripping coming-of-age story follows a girl who must wrestle with what to do when she realizes she’s lived almost her entire life inside a cult.

Thirteen-year-old Ara lives in an isolated community called Jupiter Station with her family. They abide by the teachings of Father Jupiter, their self-appointed leader, and follow the strict rules laid out in his Book of Jupiter. Ara has always believed what she’s been taught, including Father Jupiter’s prophecy that the family will soon become stardust and ”Ascend to the planet Jupiter,“ where they’ll live together forever. But when her older brother Leo reveals his doubts about Father Jupiter, particularly his story about how they became part of the family, Ara must decide what to do, as she starts to realize he may be right.

Award-winning author Robin Stevenson has written a chilling tale of awakening that readers won’t be able to put down. The gripping story with unexpected plot twists will keep readers guessing to the very end. The fictional world is based on the author’s research of real-world cults, providing fascinating insight into how cults function and how a person’s perceptions of reality can be skewed. Ara’s struggle will raise questions for readers about trusting one’s instincts and what truths are worth uncovering.

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The Book of Jupiter

The Book of Jupiter

by Robin Stevenson
The Book of Jupiter

The Book of Jupiter

by Robin Stevenson

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For fans of The Wrong Way Home and My Life with the Liars, this gripping coming-of-age story follows a girl who must wrestle with what to do when she realizes she’s lived almost her entire life inside a cult.

Thirteen-year-old Ara lives in an isolated community called Jupiter Station with her family. They abide by the teachings of Father Jupiter, their self-appointed leader, and follow the strict rules laid out in his Book of Jupiter. Ara has always believed what she’s been taught, including Father Jupiter’s prophecy that the family will soon become stardust and ”Ascend to the planet Jupiter,“ where they’ll live together forever. But when her older brother Leo reveals his doubts about Father Jupiter, particularly his story about how they became part of the family, Ara must decide what to do, as she starts to realize he may be right.

Award-winning author Robin Stevenson has written a chilling tale of awakening that readers won’t be able to put down. The gripping story with unexpected plot twists will keep readers guessing to the very end. The fictional world is based on the author’s research of real-world cults, providing fascinating insight into how cults function and how a person’s perceptions of reality can be skewed. Ara’s struggle will raise questions for readers about trusting one’s instincts and what truths are worth uncovering.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781525313028
Publisher: Kids Can Press
Publication date: 06/02/2026
Pages: 220
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.25(h) x (d)
Age Range: 10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Robin Stevenson is the award-winning author of more than thirty books of fiction and nonfiction for young readers of all ages. Her books have won the Silver Birch Award, the Sheila A. Egoff Award and a Stonewall Award Honor, and have been finalists for the Governor General's Literary Award and many reader's choice awards. Robin was the Book and Periodical Council of Canada's Champion of Free Expression for 2022. In 2023, she was awarded the Lieutenant Governor's Award for Literary Excellence. She lives on the west coast of Canada with her family.
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