Fourteenth Goldfish

<b>Believe in the possible . . . with this <i>New York Times</i> bestseller by three-time Newbery Honor winner Jennifer L. Holm. A perfect read about a child's relationship with her grandfather!</b><br><b> </b><br> Galileo. Newton. Salk. Oppenheimer. Science can change the world . . . but can it go too far? <p/> 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? <p/> 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. <p/><b>And don't miss the much-anticipated sequel <i>The Third Mushroom!</i></b> <p/> Warm witty and wise. --<i>The New York Times</i> <p/> * Written in a clean crisp style with lively dialogue and wit this highly accessible novel will find a ready audience. --<i>Booklist </i> Starred <p/> * Top-notch middle-grade fiction. --<i>Publishers Weekly </i> Starred <p/> * Ellie's memorable journey into the world of science will inspire readers to explore the world around them and celebrate the possible. --<i>Shelf Awareness </i> Starred <p/> Awesomely strange and startlingly true-to-life. It makes you wonder what's possible. --Rebecca Stead Newbery Medal-winning author of <i>When You Reach Me<br></i><br>25 STATE AWARD LISTS including the Sunshine State!