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It's a good book when I have laughed out loud within the first chapter. No spoilers here, but Ellie's goldfish story is very funny.
Jennifer Holm is a master at characterization. I always feel like I have just welcomed some new friends into my life when I read her novels. Ellie is working on finding her passion. Her interests are very different than those of her parents. She's comfortable in the kitchen experimenting and she has a questioning mind, but hasn't yet found her niche.
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Jennifer Holm is a master at characterization. I always feel like I have just welcomed some new friends into my life when I read her novels. Ellie is working on finding her passion. Her interests are very different than those of her parents. She's comfortable in the kitchen experimenting and she has a questioning mind, but hasn't yet found her niche.
Ellie's grandpa ...more
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To believing in the possible, happy beginnings, and goldfish galore. Great read by Cedar Valley's Youth Reads author (2016), Jennifer Holm. Can't wait for April! :)
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Ellie's Grandpa Melvin has discovered a scientific secret - how to revert back to a middle school boy. He is convinced that his findings will win him a Nobel prize - that is, if he can manage to get back into his lab. Since kids aren't allowed, Melvin will be prosecuted for trespassing if he's caught there again. Meanwhile, he's busy dealing with acne, growing pains, and the appetite of a teenager. At first, Ellie agrees that Grandpa Melvin's discovery is amazing, enough to put him in a class wi
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Not a perfect book, but there is much to love. I've heard a lot of Newbery buzz surrounding it, and I think the hype is justified. Really strong science connections, which I am so happy about. Girls can be scientists too! I think kids will really like it, and that says a lot.
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I liked the author's fresh approach to the subject of reversing aging. The characters were also delightful. Believe in the possible!
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