Believe in the possible . . . with this New York Times bestseller by
three-time Newbery Honor winner Jennifer L. Holm. A perfect read about a
child's relationship with her grandfather!
Galileo. Newton. Salk. Oppenheimer. Science can change the world . . .
but can it go too far?
Eleven-year-old Ellie has never liked change. She misses fifth grade.
She misses her old best friend. She even misses her dearly departed
goldfish. Then one day a strange boy shows up. He's bossy. He's cranky.
And weirdly enough . . . he looks a lot like Ellie's grandfather, a
scientist who's always been slightly obsessed with immortality. Could
this gawky teenager really be Grandpa Melvin? Has he finally found the
secret to eternal youth?
With a lighthearted touch and plenty of humor, Jennifer Holm celebrates
the wonder of science and explores fascinating questions about life and
death, family and friendship, immortality . . . and possibility. Look
for EXCLUSIVE NEW MATERIAL in the paperback--including Ellie's gallery
of scientists and other STEM-appropriate features.
And don't miss the much-anticipated sequel, The Third Mushroom!
"Warm, witty, and wise." --The New York Times
* "Written in a clean, crisp style, with lively dialogue and wit, this
highly accessible novel will find a ready audience." --Booklist,
Starred
* "Top-notch middle-grade fiction." --Publishers Weekly, Starred
* "Ellie's memorable journey into the world of science will inspire
readers to explore the world around them and celebrate the possible."
--Shelf Awareness, Starred
"Awesomely strange and startlingly true-to-life. It makes you wonder
what's possible." --Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal-winning author of *When
You Reach Me
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