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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