See You in the Cosmos by Jack Cheng

I have just read an amazing book with a great character that is perfect for senior readers.  It is called See You in the Cosmos by Jack Cheng.  

It's about an extraordinary boy called Alex who wants to launch his golden iPod in to space in a rocket for alien lifeforms to find.  He records all sorts of things on his iPod, from different sounds of people and animals to the story of his incredible journey that he goes on.  Here is the blurb:

All eleven-year old Alex wants is to launch his iPod into space. With a series of audio recordings, he will show other lifeforms out in the cosmos what life on Earth, his Earth, is really like.
But for a boy with a long-dead dad, a troubled mum, and a mostly-not-around brother, Alex struggles with the big questions. Where do I come from? Who’s out there? And, above all, How can I be brave?Determined to find the answers, Alex sets out on a remarkable road trip that will turn his whole world upside down.

I loved this book because Alex is a unique character who is full of hope. He wants to achieve his dreams, whatever it takes.  He meets lots of interesting people along the way who help him get where he wants to go.

If you like stories with interesting characters and kids discovering who they are you need to read See You in the Cosmos. You can borrow it from the library now.