missgloop 's review for:

The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L. Holm
5.0

What a fantastic, fun, and warm hearted story about science and family! With short chapters, relatable characters and equal parts science and humor, The Fourteenth Goldfish is a real winner for middle grade readers. Surprisingly philosophical, the story asks the question whether scientific progress for its own sake is always a good thing. These are great questions that curious and bright middle schoolers SHOULD be asking and this book would be a real gift to teachers looking to incorporate STEM into an English curriculum. 5 stars, I expect it to get an Honor this year, though it faces tough competition.