Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

A lyrical novel about family and friendship from critically acclaimed author Benjamin Alire S enz.

Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison. Dante is a know-it-all who has an unusual way of looking at the world. When the two meet at the swimming pool, they seem to have nothing in common. But as the loners start spending time together, they discover that they share a special friendship--the kind that changes lives and lasts a lifetime. And it is through this friendship that Ari and Dante will learn the most important truths about themselves and the kind of people they want to be.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published: 02/21/2012
ISBN: 9781442408920
Pages: 359
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.60w x 1.40d
Award: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Virginia Readers Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Americas Award for Children & Young Adult Literature - Commended
Award: Nutmeg Book Award - Nominee
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee
Award: Tayshas Reading - Commended
Award: Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award - Nominee
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Lambda Literary Awards - Winner
Award: Michael L. Printz Award - Honor Book
Award: Stonewall Book Award - Winner
Award: Pura Belpre Award - Winner
Award: Florida Teens Read - Finalist

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 12/19/2011
Booklist 01/01/2012 pg. 99
Voice of Youth Advocates 02/01/2012 pg. 599 - Recommended - Hard To Beat
School Library Journal 02/01/2012 pg. 134
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2012
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2012 pg. 120
Kirkus Best Young-Adult Books 12/01/2012 pg. 80
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2012 pg. 33
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2012 pg. 113 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 149873 / Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Reading Level: 2.9 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 8