Hello, Universe

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2017

A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.

Download PDF

Access Full Guide

Study Guide

Teaching Guide

Before You Read Beta

Summary

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-8

Chapters 9-16

Chapters 17-25

Chapters 26-32

Chapters 33-42

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

Tools Beta

Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

Explain the role that animals play in the narrative. Why would animals be a source of connectedness between people?

Describe the seemingly random chain of events orchestrated by the universe to bring Virgil and Valencia together. In what ways are Virgil and Valencia meant to be together?

How might Valencia’s deafness be viewed as an asset within the context of the novel?