Oliver’s Great Big Universe A Novel
Oliver’s Great Big Universe A Novel by Jorge Cham is set to be published by Abrams, Incorporated on August 26, 2025. This 272-page book is presented in English and follows the diary-style adventures of an 11-year-old boy named Oliver as he navigates the challenges of middle school while aspiring to become an astrophysicist. The narrative combines humor with scientific concepts, as Oliver shares his insights on topics ranging from the sun’s peculiarities to the mysteries of the universe.
Readers will find a blend of friendship, social skills, and the humorous aspects of growing up as Oliver encounters new friends, classes, and the complexities of school life. The book explores themes of science and nature, making it an engaging read for children interested in how the world works. With its lighthearted approach, Oliver’s Great Big Universe aims to entertain while also providing educational content, making it suitable for family reading.
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This laugh-out-loud illustrated series is “mind-expanding and hilarious!” says Jeff Kinney, author of the international bestselling series Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
“An absolute gem!” Lincoln Peirce, bestselling creator of Big Nate, agrees. “Will get the entire family laughing and learning together,” adds Kazu Kibuishi, creator of the New York Times bestselling Amulet graphic novel series.
From the bestselling writer and creator of PHD Comics, Jorge Cham, Oliver’s Great Big Universe is a diary-style series following an 11-year-old who’s taking on the whole universe–if he can survive middle school first.
Oliver has a lot going on as he starts his first year of middle school–new friends, new classes, new everything. But at least there’s one thing that still makes sense: science!
Determined to be an astrophysicist one day, Oliver explains everything he learns–like how the sun burps, how ghost particles fly through you, the uncanny similarities between Mercury and cafeteria meatballs, and most important, how the Big Bang is basically just like a fart in the school hallway.
Also, there are time-bending black holes, exploding supernova stars, and aliens! Well, there could be aliens.
Oliver finally feels like he’s starting to figure things out . . . but can he stay out of the principal’s office or catch a break from his annoying sister?
Oliver’s Great Big Universe series:
Oliver’s Great Big Universe (#1)
Oliver’s Great Big Universe: Volcanoes Are Hot! (#2)
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