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A review by librarianjak
Edison: The Mystery of the Missing Mouse Treasure by Torben Kuhlmann
5.0
I read this as an e-ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thanks, NetGalley!
There are so many things to love about this book. To start off, I loved how the story was told by alternating the text and the illustrations. It was genius to begin each chapter with words, then move to the next part of plot with a few illustrations, all without disturbing the flow of the journey between the two mice. Torben Kuhlmann’s works of art throughout this book are not just beautiful, but mesmerizing. I found myself staring in awe at each piece of art and blueprint, trying to catch every detail as the mice made their way to the bottom of the sea in search for a priceless family treasure.
The story itself was captivating as well. Within the first few pages, I immediately was hooked and wanted to know what happened next. The science involved in inventing the submarine, the critical thinking, and the trial and error the two mice endured along the way are great lessons to show young readers that not all projects are perfect in the beginning, but if persevered will have great outcomes.
There are so many things to love about this book. To start off, I loved how the story was told by alternating the text and the illustrations. It was genius to begin each chapter with words, then move to the next part of plot with a few illustrations, all without disturbing the flow of the journey between the two mice. Torben Kuhlmann’s works of art throughout this book are not just beautiful, but mesmerizing. I found myself staring in awe at each piece of art and blueprint, trying to catch every detail as the mice made their way to the bottom of the sea in search for a priceless family treasure.
The story itself was captivating as well. Within the first few pages, I immediately was hooked and wanted to know what happened next. The science involved in inventing the submarine, the critical thinking, and the trial and error the two mice endured along the way are great lessons to show young readers that not all projects are perfect in the beginning, but if persevered will have great outcomes.