The Book of Jupiter

By: Robin Stevenson

Published by Kids Can Press Ltd, 2026-06-02

A girl must wrestle with frightening choices when she learns she’s lived almost her entire life inside a cult. Thirteen-year-old Ara lives in an isolated community called Jupiter Station with her family. They abide by the strict rules of Father Jupiter, their self-appointed leader, and await his prophecy that the family will become stardust and “Ascend to the planet Jupiter,” where they’ll live together forever. But one day, Ara’s brother Leo tells her of his doubts about Father Jupiter, particularly his story about how they joined the family. And now Ara must decide what to do, as she realizes he may be right. A chilling tale of awakening that readers won’t be able to put down!