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laurenabayne 's review for:
The Fourteenth Goldfish
by Jennifer L. Holm
funny
lighthearted
I picked this one up as a quick read while at my job. I adored Jennifer Holm's blend of science and story in The Lion of Mars, so I had high hopes of a joyful read. Unfortunately, it fell short and I wouldn't recommend this to my students unless they were looking for something fairly quick.
Heck yes to girls in STEM, but the stereotypical mad scientist of Melvin was one dimensional. Same with the mom and the debate of arts versus sciences - I feel like students are at a point where both are encouraged (hello...STEAM?). Even her former best friend was flat. For a book rife with kid-friendly introductions to different scientists and ethical dilemmas, I would have expected more from the characters.
Anyway...read The Lion of Mars instead.
Heck yes to girls in STEM, but the stereotypical mad scientist of Melvin was one dimensional. Same with the mom and the debate of arts versus sciences - I feel like students are at a point where both are encouraged (hello...STEAM?). Even her former best friend was flat. For a book rife with kid-friendly introductions to different scientists and ethical dilemmas, I would have expected more from the characters.
Anyway...read The Lion of Mars instead.