![]() But when her scientist grandfather shows up looking like a teenager and claims he has found a cure for aging, Ellie discovers a whole new world: the world of science! Thanks to her grandfather, with whom Ellie now has to spend most of her time and even go to school together, she learns a lot about famous scientists and their discoveries. ![]() ![]() At least she knows it’s definitely not theater.Īt the beginning of the book, Ellie’s life isn’t much fun: she doesn’t like middle school and has lost her best friend to volleyball. Her drama teacher mom and actor dad would like Ellie to be passionate about theater, but she hasn’t found her passion yet. The main character Ellie is a bright and curious 11-year-old girl, who likes doing puzzles and experimenting with breakfast recipes. Holm is an exciting middle-grade chapter book, which wonderfully combines a great story and a ton of humor with some serious messages about ethical implications of science, the circle of life and importance of change. “ The Fourteenth Goldfish” by Jennifer L. ![]() ![]()
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