This book is a good story about the bond between a girl and her grandfather, even though her grandfather is very abnormal compared to most other peoples.
The Fourteenth Goldfish
By Jennifer L. Holm
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 10 - 9 | Z | 4.1 | 25209 |
Believe in the possible . . . with this "warm, witty, and wise" New York Times bestselling novel from three-time Newbery Honor winner Jennifer L. Holm. A perfect Father's Day read about a child's relationship with her grandfather!
Galileo. Newton. Salk. Oppenheimer.
Science can change the world . . . but can it go too far?
Eleven-year-old Ellie has never liked change. She misses fifth grade. She misses her old best friend. She even misses her dearly departed goldfish. Then one day a strange boy shows up. He’s bossy. He’s cranky. And weirdly enough . . . he looks a lot like Ellie’s grandfather, a scientist who’s always been slightly obsessed with immortality. Could this pimply boy really be Grandpa Melvin? Has he finally found the secret to eternal youth?
With a lighthearted touch and plenty of humor, Jennifer Holm celebrates the wonder of science and explores fascinating questions about life and death, family and friendship, immortality . . . and possibility.
"Warm, witty and wise"—The New York Times
"Awesomely strange and startlingly true-to-life. It makes you wonder what's possible." -- Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Reach Me
SUNSHINE STATE AWARD FINALIST!
Galileo. Newton. Salk. Oppenheimer.
Science can change the world . . . but can it go too far?
Eleven-year-old Ellie has never liked change. She misses fifth grade. She misses her old best friend. She even misses her dearly departed goldfish. Then one day a strange boy shows up. He’s bossy. He’s cranky. And weirdly enough . . . he looks a lot like Ellie’s grandfather, a scientist who’s always been slightly obsessed with immortality. Could this pimply boy really be Grandpa Melvin? Has he finally found the secret to eternal youth?
With a lighthearted touch and plenty of humor, Jennifer Holm celebrates the wonder of science and explores fascinating questions about life and death, family and friendship, immortality . . . and possibility.
"Warm, witty and wise"—The New York Times
"Awesomely strange and startlingly true-to-life. It makes you wonder what's possible." -- Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Reach Me
SUNSHINE STATE AWARD FINALIST!
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN-13: 9780375871146
ISBN-10: 0375871144
Published on 4/5/2016
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 240
Book Reviews (95)
Although there are some books that this author wrote that I didn't like I would say that this book is awesome it has a wonderful story and just makes me feel good when I read this book!!
I liked this book because Iike science and so I wish I could have this book it is sooooooo good. Also I like the ocean the from the end. I wish the book had more to Read like 100 more words.
The Fourteenth Goldfish is a nice book. It's about a middle-school girl named Ellie, whose grandfather turns himself into a kid. He lives with his daughter and granddaughter, who are Ellie and her mom, and tries to figure out how to continue his research while attending a modern middle school. Problems arise when his I.D. to his science lab is blocked and he gets detention for not using a hall pass. He struggles to fit in as the average middle-school child because he doesn't try to. This book doesn't have the intricate details or character developments that would normally come with such a complex plot, so I believe that younger children will be more entertained by this than older kids.
The Fourteenth Goldfish is about a girl named Ellie whose grandfather discovers the T. Melvinus, which is similar to the fountain of youth. Ellie and her grandfather meet a boy named Raj, who then helps them retrieve the T. Melvinus back after her grandfather is kicked out of his science lab.This book was a little wackybut funny and I really recommend it!
The Fourteenth Goldfish is about a girl named Ellie whose grandfather discovers the T. Melvinus, which is similar to the fountain of youth. Ellie and her grandfather meet a boy named Raj, who then helps them get the T. Melvinus back after her grandfather is kicked out of his science lab. This book was very interesting but is very nice! It was a little wacky at times but was very good!
The Fourteenth Goldfish is a nice book. It's about a middle-school girl named Ellie, whose grandfather turns himself into a kid. He lives with his daughter and granddaughter, who are Ellie and her mom, and tries to figure out how to continue his research while attending a modern middle school. Problems arise when his I.D. to his science lab is blocked and he gets detention for not using a hall pass. He struggles to fit in as the average middle-school child because he doesn't try to. This book doesn't have the intricate details or character developments that would normally come with such a complex plot, so I believe that younger children will be more entertained by this than older kids.
This was a very weird and wacky book. It was about a girl whose grandpa found the cure for old age! But now he is a teenager and has to go to school. I didn't like the Babymouse series that this author wrote but I liked this book and I would recommend it.
this book is about a girl whose grandpa has found the cure for old age. this is a great book and i think you need to read it plus very funny i want to say it is the best book i have ever read but i cannot i know i will read more books that will be the best one ever lol.
I liked this book because Iike science and so I wish I could have this book it is sooooooo good. Also I like the ocean the from the end. I wish the book had more to Read like 100 more words.