Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sàenz - review 'Benjamin Alire Sáenz is the perfect example of showing, not telling' Rosa.Reader Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe was a Printz Honor Book, the Stonewall Award winner, the Pura Belpré Award winner, the Lambda Literary Award winner, and a finalist for the Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award. Enhancements were made to more precisely measure materials read in K-2 classrooms. Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is very much another YA novel with a sweet story. This Printz Honor Book is a “tender, honest exploration of identity” (Publishers Weekly) that distills lyrical truths about family and friendship. I'm more than a little bit in love with this book. It's a story of a fifteen year old boy who wants to find out who he is but doesn't really know where to start. When the two meet at the swimming pool, they seem to have nothing in common. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe essays are academic essays for citation. The Question and Answer section for Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel. See all 13 formats and editions. Dante is a know-it … Please note that the Lexile measures for a small population of books have been recently updated. $10.99 Read with Our Free App. It's almost divine. Audio CD, Audiobook, CD, Unabridged. 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. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. Dante is a know-it-all who has an unusual way of looking at the world. Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £20. Dante is a know-it-all who has an unusual way of looking at the world. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is a coming of age story set in El Paso, Texas in the late 1980s. Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison. Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison. A lyrical novel about family and friendship from critically acclaimed author Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Dante: (Dante Alighieri) 1265–1321, Italian poet: author of the Divine Comedy Qualified : having the qualities, accomplishments, etc., that fit a person for some function, office, or the like Pocho: an American of Mexican parentage, especially one who has adopted U.S. customs and attitudes; an Americanized Mexican. It’s perfect for adolescent readers who feel lost, confused, or even angry. The characters are so snarky, that they come off as fake. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is a young adult novel by American author Benjamin Alire Sáenz, published on February 21st 2012. Dante is everything Aristotle wishes he were: articulate, smart, and self-confident. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe was a Printz Honor Book, the Stonewall Award winner, the Pura Belpre Award winner, the Lambda Literary Award winner, and a finalist for the Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award. Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz is the selection for the LAII’s Vamos a Leer book group meeting scheduled for February 3, 2014. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Paperback – April 1, 2014. by Benjamin Alire Sáenz (Author) 4.7 out of 5 stars 976 ratings.