Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe : Hardback : SIMON & SCHUSTER : 9781442408920 : 1442408928 : 21 Feb 2012 : Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison. Dante is a know-it-all who has an unusual way of looking at the world. When they meet at the swimming pool, they seem to have nothing in common. But as the two loners start spending time together, they discover that they share a special kind of friendship--the kind that changes lives and lasts a lifetime.