Hello, Universe
by Erin Entrada Kelly · Grade 4-6 · Ages Ages 8-12
On one unusual day, four kids’ lives become connected: shy Virgil, thoughtful Valencia, confident Kaori, and Chet, who is not always kind. When a prank puts Virgil in trouble, the others may need to be brave, pay attention, and trust the strange little ways the universe brings people together.
Key vocabulary
The universe is everything that exists, including Earth, stars, planets, and space.
A coincidence is when two things happen at the same time in a surprising way.
Destiny means something that seems meant to happen in a person’s life.
Intuition is a strong feeling about something, even if you do not know exactly why.
Courage means being brave enough to do something hard or scary.
Someone observant notices small details that other people might miss.
A prank is a trick or joke played on someone, but it should never be mean or unsafe.
To rescue someone means to help them get out of danger or trouble.