Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (Aristotle & Dante #1)
Written by Benjamin Alire Saénz
Published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
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.
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Primary ISBN: 9781442408920
Publication Date: February 2012
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Young Adult, Age 12 or older
Community Represented: Mexican/Mexican American
Themes: Accolades & Awards, Accolades & Awards: Starred Review, Accolades & Awards: Youth Media Awards, Coming of Age, Cross-Group Friendship, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Friendship, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Family Relationship: Extended, LGBTQIA+
Setting: United States (El Paso TX)
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unspecified
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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