
At a glance
- Published
- 2025
- Publisher
- G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
- Subgenre
- Contemporary
- Words
- 17,822
- Section
- Middle Grade
The Extraordinary Orbit of Alex Ramirez
Seventh grader Alex Ramirez is neurodivergent and dreams of becoming an astronaut. Stuck in a self-contained classroom, he fights to join the mainstream science class and prove to teachers, parents and peers that he can do more than they expect.
- ALSC Notable Children's Book 2026
Themes
Mood
Feels hopeful, inspiring, emotional.
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