The Fourteenth Goldfish

Autor: Holm, Jennifer

Editorial: Random House

Lenguaje: Inglés Internacional

ISBN13: 9780375870644

Reseña:  Believe in the possible . . . with this warm witty and wise New York Times bestselling novel from three-time Newbery Honor winner Jennifer L. Holm. A perfect read about a childs 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. Hes bossy. Hes cranky. And weirdly enough . . . he looks a lot like Ellies grandfather a scientist whos always been slightly obsessed with immortality. Could this pimply boy 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. And dont miss the much-anticipated sequel The Third Mushroom! Warm witty and wise--The New York Times Awesomely strange and startlingly true-to-life. It makes you wonder whats possible. -- Rebecca Stead Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Reach Me SUNSHINE STATE AWARD FINALIST!