Chasing Jupiter

In Chasing Jupiter, acclaimed young author Rachel Coker crafts a poignant, beautifully written YA historical novel set in 1960s rural Georgia. Sixteen-year-old Scarlett Blaine navigates the hardships of farm life while fiercely protecting her beloved younger brother Cliff, who has autism. When escalating family financial troubles threaten to take Cliff away to an institution, Scarlett sets out on an audacious quest to fulfill his dream of building a rocket to reach Jupiter. Coker weaves a moving, heartfelt story of sacrificial sibling devotion, hope, and unwavering faith amidst adversity.