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Mad Scientist (Babymouse #14)
by
Jennifer L. Holm (Goodreads Author),
Matthew Holm
The greatest scientific discovery of the 21st century is about to be revealed . . . when Babymouse enters the school science fair! Will her amazing discovery win 1st place? Will it become a successful spin off series? Find out in Babymouse: Mad Scientist! Mad Scientist is the 14th graphic novel in the award-winning series and the Babymouse that begins the amazing adventure...more
Paperback, 96 pages
Published
May 10th 2011
by Random House Children's Books
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Jul 29, 2012
Dolly
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3 of 5 stars
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Recommends it for:
children starting to read graphic novels
This is the fourteenth book in the Babymouse series by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm. The plot centers on Babymouse's experiences preparing for the school science fair. I liked the fact that the science teacher explains the Scientific Method to the class, and that the story encourages children to be curious and examine the world around them.
As usual, things don't work out very smoothly for Babymouse, but she discovers a new friend. I thought the introduction of Squish the amoeba was enterta...more
As usual, things don't work out very smoothly for Babymouse, but she discovers a new friend. I thought the introduction of Squish the amoeba was enterta...more
The 14th installment of this popular series finds Babymouse up to her usual antics: daydreaming while attempting to conquer her latest interest. This one is the science fair, encouraged by her father she begins to study amoebas. Little does she know they're not as boring as one would think . . .
Filled with humor and sly references to pop culture, Babymouse should be read with care, lest you miss a hilarious aside or picture. This installment also does double duty as an introduction to Squish, wh...more
Filled with humor and sly references to pop culture, Babymouse should be read with care, lest you miss a hilarious aside or picture. This installment also does double duty as an introduction to Squish, wh...more
This book is about a girl named BabyMouse who is always daydreaming about being a Scientist. She gets a new Science teacher who is confident that he and his students will be great scientists someday. But BabyMouse can never seem to focus in class because she is always daydreaming. Her father gives BabyMouse a science fair flyer. Her father dreamed of being a scientist but since that never happened, he hopes that BabyMouse will be the first scientist in their family. BabyMouse can't wait to be in...more
Mad Scientist was my first read in the Babymouse series. Babymouse's frequent daydreams were amusing. Her inattention causes problems, including a familial accident. I enjoyed the moments where her dad read to her. As a librarian, I loved her excitement at a wrapped book. I also well understood her frustration at hearing her dad's excitement about the science fair when she wanted to hear the end of the fairy tale he'd been reading.
Having recently read Squish I enjoyed the tie-ins between the two...more
Having recently read Squish I enjoyed the tie-ins between the two...more
I am going to have to be sure to read all of the Babymouse books! Being a former science teacher, there was so much I enjoyed in reading this. I like the way Holm creates humor that appeals to both students and adults. Of course, I cringed when the entire class was growing mold to demonstrate the scientific method (not a bad idea, but I've seen it hundreds of times!), and amoebas are not green. But, other than that, the book is so clever and funny. It's a great example of how graphic novels can...more
Since we recently read Squish: Super Amoeba, I thought we should go back to the Babymouse book where he first appeared. I think I've flipped through a couple of babymouse books before (my boys have read quite a few), but never really got into them. This one is kind of cute, and you even learn a few factoids about amoeba while reading. One thing that bothered me, though: if Babymouse spends so much time daydreaming about scientific discoveries, why isn't she more interested in actually doing scie...more
Babymouse once again entertains her fans with graphic novel style antics. In number fourteen, she must come up with an idea for the science fair. Many possibilities exist and we learn much about famous scientists and her new science teacher who loves mold. The teacher does a good job explaining the Scientific Method which will come in handy for many! Babymouse, as always, figures out a way to create havoc all around her. Amoebas turn out to be her best bet with Squish, a cupcake loving amoeba, p...more
I thought this was a really cute book! It demonstrates that if you set your mind to something you can do it! Babymouse's dad really wanted to be a scientist when he was little but it never happened. He was hoping Babymouse would be the first scientist in the family. Babymouse wants to become famous from the science fair and although she enters it and doesn't become famous, she still has a great time!
Many of the girls at my school love this series, so I will be adding the books from the series that the library doesn't already have. This book provides a light, fun read. There is a slight plot involving a science fair and the introduction of Squish, the amoeba. I did enjoy Babymouse's daydreaming, it reminded me of my own daydreaming tendencies, past and present. Overall, recommended for those who like the series.
Clearly I was remiss in starting the new series by the same author (Squish) without reading the 'origin story' so I am reading it now and thinking about how much I like Babymouse because she is a slightly distracted female character who has trouble paying attention in school, characteristics that are usually attributed to male characters in literature. Babymouse rocks!
This was my first ever graphic novel. I would like to add some of these titles to my classroom library. I liked the humor in this book and there was actually some good scientific information woven into it. This book is good for engaging young readers in graphic novels, giving children a different type of book to read in addition to beginning chapter books.
Dec 07, 2011
PinkyPokemon♥ThePokemonMaster♥
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5 of 5 stars
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I really liked the book because Babymouse's creativity made the book really good. Like when Babyouse uses the resource of Amoebas. Like Squish, the talking Amoeba! Then although her project didn't look exciting like a time maching or something. Her model of Squish with facts on it was way better. that is the point of the Science fair! To have a project filled with information!
Poor Babymouse. Her wiskers are always wrinkled, her room is a wreck, and she can't seem to keep from daydreaming when she should be listening. Can she get herself together to have a winning entry in the Science Fair? With her dad's support and a little help from her science teacher, she might just pull it off!
Nov 26, 2012
Deanna Mcdonough
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This was an interesting graphic novel. It taught about the Sceinctic Method, and how to use it. This is the adventure of Babymouse as she tries to be a scienctis. I really didn't enjoy the book. I'm not really into comic books/graphic novels. I get why graphic novels are so popular but there just not my thing.
I chose the 14th volume of the babymouse novels because it tells the tale of babymouse entering the science fair. I also really like introduction Squish in this volume of the series. Babymouse is already known for growing weird things under her bed, but this volume tells the story of her amazing scientific creation.
Yippee! A female protagonist adorably tackling a science project wearing her heart adorned lab coat. Favorite part was her meeting Squish the Amoeba (starring in his own series) under the microscope and saying "this is like Horton Hears a Who" as they talk to each other.
Babymouse enters the science fair and introduces a new character to the mix: Squish the amoeba.
Characteristically funny and refreshing with just the right mix of humility, self-discovery and educational references. The science fair was very cute!
Characteristically funny and refreshing with just the right mix of humility, self-discovery and educational references. The science fair was very cute!
This is a perfect story to for children to read for amusement. The great thing is that they will also learn about the scientific method and amoebas. It will add even more excitement to science project or fair time.
Babymouse is a fun, lively and curious character that anyone of any age can enjoy. I read it and my eight year old daughter read it and we both loved it. My daughter has gone on to read the others.
In typical Babymouse fashion she struggles to find the right science project for the science fair. She finds her own way to pull the project off with lots of laughs for the reader along the way.
I liked how it added in Squish and a new color near the end of the book. Babymouse has her "typical" plot and is a good read. However, I wouldn't let Babymouse near any of my science equipment!
These are popular, so I thought I should check them out. Not very impressed myself, but I see why kids like them. And I like the idea of an intermediate-level graphic novel.
This is a funny, easy to read book. Kids will love Babymouse. She is funny, and have dreams like every kid. She gets in trouble, struggle, and try to have as much as she can in school.
I sat in a delicious bakery this afternoon while the cold rain pounded on the window outside and read this book...Babymouse never fails to make me smile and giggle! Another excellent book in the Babymouse series!
These books are great to read just for fun, like someone woud read a magazine or newspaper because honestly, these books only take an hour to read at the most. Regardless, its a cute anf funny book to read about an imaginative little mouse who loves to read.
I'm not sure what I think of this one. Probably not a winner as I didn't find the mixture of humor & moral as obvious.
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love love love Babymouse, who introduces another favorite character - Squish! What a fast, fun read!
I like Squish. I knew he was coming further in to the book.
But they had me at the Star Trek scene.
But they had me at the Star Trek scene.
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Jennifer L. Holm is a NEW YORK TIMES bestselling children's author and the recipient of three Newbery Honors for her novels OUR ONLY MAY AMELIA, PENNY FROM HEAVEN, and TURTLE IN PARADISE. Jennifer collaborates with her brother, Matthew Holm, on two graphic novel series -- the popular Babymouse series and the bestselling Squish series. She is also the author of several other highly praised books, i...more
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