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ADORED this one! Sweet, lighthearted (and yet, lots of depth), funny, creative, and oh so endearing. I loved Ellie and Melvin and Raj. Can’t wait to read the sequel!
3.5 stars from me! This book is fun, enjoyable, and has many interesting characters, The narrator, Ellie, is very likable, and his grandfather turns teenager cousin is so funny I can't stop laughing every time he did some crazy stuff.
Combining science fiction with realistic setting, family and friendship and the transition period of a middle grader, Jennifer Holm has successfully enchanted me with her book. The next one in the series looks as cool, I can't wait to delve into it!! ...more
Combining science fiction with realistic setting, family and friendship and the transition period of a middle grader, Jennifer Holm has successfully enchanted me with her book. The next one in the series looks as cool, I can't wait to delve into it!! ...more
So funny--Jennifer Holm is fantastic at creating just the right mix of funny & meaningful. Great characters, especially Melvin, and lots of charm. Great for girls & boys. I couldn't stop reading this book.
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Loved how this book points young readers toward loving science. It's a great book to prompt elementary kids to start thinking about the ethics of scientific discovery.
We listened to this as an audio book on a road trip. Some parts seemed to drag a little and this wasn't as beloved as our previous audio books (Origami Yoda), but my eleven-year-old liked it pretty well. ...more
We listened to this as an audio book on a road trip. Some parts seemed to drag a little and this wasn't as beloved as our previous audio books (Origami Yoda), but my eleven-year-old liked it pretty well. ...more
This was a sweet read about a hilarious grandpa who reverses his age and goes to live with his granddaughter. I enjoyed it.
11-year-old Ellie has never really gotten along with her grandfather Melvin, until one day he shows up at her house as a 13-year old boy! Melvin has discovered a way to reverse aging, but now he must find a way to sneak back into his laboratory before someone steals his invention. As Ellie and Melvyn work together to form a plan they begin to learn a bit more about each other as well. A funny read that blends sci-fi with realistic fiction is sure to be a hit with tweens.
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Re-read in 2023 in order to prepare questions for our Battle of the Books. I enjoyed the book so much when I read it with my daughter a few years ago that I decided to include it on my students' Battle list. Several students have read it this year and loved it. I thoroughly enjoyed it a second time!
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Clever story, fun characters, great finish. Super quick read as part of my 6th grade daughter's Book Battle reading list. ...more
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Clever story, fun characters, great finish. Super quick read as part of my 6th grade daughter's Book Battle reading list. ...more
Intriguing story with interesting characters.
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