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x_librarian's review against another edition
4.0
Loved it. The artwork is bright, cheerful, and every image has a background filled with an endless supply of odds and ends to pour over. The story is fun. I'm a total sucker for anything science related in spite of my lack of scientific understanding. And the three kids are a wonderful mix of personalities.
kristenremenar's review against another edition
4.0
For someone who's not naturally drawn to long-format comic books/ graphic novels, I've been reading quite a few of them lately, and this is the most intelligent one I've seen for kids lately. I love the unlikely trio of science whiz kids: the typical nerd who's trying to fit in, the tough chick, and the jock who doesn't think he's smart because he doesn't do well on tests. While the plot isn't hugely deep - the kids thwart an evil "inventor" (who actually stole their ideas) from robbing a museum - but the book is so well-drawn and written that I read it in one sitting and was sad to see it end. Well done!
liketheday's review against another edition
4.0
I adored this story and the wonderfully crammed illustrations that go with it, and I'm pondering getting this for my 12-year-old brother who loves science-y things. There's so much stuff to look at that it will definitely do well under incessant re-reading, which is always a good thing.
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deservingporcupine's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this graphic novel because it was much more complex (in terms of the actual graphics) than a lot of the work my kids love. The mystery itself was a little weak, but still enjoyable.
lorathelibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
This is a fun graphic novel about a group of unlikely friends who form a secret science club. I read it for booktalking purposes and I really think my 3rd and 4th graders will jump all over this book. It does have a lot of science elements, but with it being in the popular graphic novel format a lot of kids will pick it up anyway. There's mystery and adventure and humor, all things that will appeal to the elementary crowd.
valkrin's review against another edition
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ericadeb's review against another edition
2.0
It seemed like a great idea, but I got so bored reading this! There was just so much to read and not enough plot to match.
jallertep's review against another edition
5.0
So great! This book made me laugh out loud on numerous occasions and it was so much fun to pore over the tiny details in the illustrations. Highly recommended!
alanaringen's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75