Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

by Benjamin Alire Saenz
Lexile:  380
Genre: Realisitic Fiction

Aristotle is a loner.  He says he prefers things that way.  Until he meets Dante.  Everyone is instantly charmed by Dante and he is comfortable in every situation; the complete opposite of Aristotle.  The boys meet one summer and become close friends and begin to change each other's lives.  Neither can predict by just how much their friendship will chance them.