Orbiting Jupiter

Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt

Text from the back cover:

Joseph, a father at thirteen, has never seen his daughter, Jupiter.  After spending time in a juvenile facility, he's placed with a foster family on a farm in rural Maine.  Here Joseph, damaged and withdrawn, meets twelve-year-old Jack, who narrates the account of the troubled, passionate teen who wants to find his baby at any cost.  In this riveting novel, two boys discover the true meaning of family and the sacrifices it requires.

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Ms. Sharp's quick summary:  You will cry.