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The Mad Scientists' Club by Bertrand R. Brinley, Charles Geer

papidoc's review

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5.0

Another series of books that I thoroughly enjoyed as a boy, with adventures and just the right (light) touch of science to engage a young boy's interest. I think they started out as short stories in Boy's Life, which I also read from the time I was a Cub Scout. Funny how even thinking about some of those old magazines brings back feelings as much as memories: Boy's Life, Ranger Rick, Highlights, and so forth.

bupdaddy's review

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5.0

Yay! Mad Scientist Club, I've found you again! It's been - what? 35 years? Good to see you.

mzkay's review

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adventurous inspiring lighthearted
  • Loveable characters? Yes
Fun adventurous kids book

jeneenthepharm's review

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adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

ferrisscottr's review

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5.0

One of the the all time greats! This book helped to shape my life 30 years ago and I re-read the book every couple of years.

spiderfelt's review

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5.0

I love the inventive can-do spirit these boys possess. The story keeps our whole family on the edge of our seat.

inthecommonhours's review

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3.0

I gave this to Aidan as a Back-to-School gift. He was thrilled with the idea of it, and wants us to build him a tree house outback to be his club's hideout.

But the actual reading of it was less than spellbinding. They are more of a "high jinks" club than any kind of science, and the language is a bit dated. Also, why create three characters with very similar names...we're often trying to remember who was who.

zzazazz's review

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5.0

I re-read this book a few years ago and these stories really hold up. They are just as fun and clever the second time around.

thewinnielife's review

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Another favorite from my dad’s childhood that he read aloud to us

msannapotter's review

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5.0

Amazing adventures