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Believe in the possible . . . with this New York Times bestseller by three-time Newbery Honor winner Jennifer L. Holm. A perfect 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 gawky teenager 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. Look for EXCLUSIVE NEW MATERIAL in the paperback—including Ellie’s gallery of scientists and other STEM-appropriate features.
“Warm, witty, and wise.” —The New York Times
* “Written in a clean, crisp style, with lively dialogue and wit, this highly accessible novel will find a ready audience.” —Booklist, Starred
* “Top-notch middle-grade fiction.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred
* “Ellie’s memorable journey into the world of science will inspire readers to explore the world around them and celebrate the possible.” —Shelf Awareness, Starred
“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
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"Funny and fun and thought-provoking. What would life be like if one reversed the aging process? Oh, to have the wisdom of a lifetime and the body of a teenager. Except it's not what the genius grandfather expects. Truly creative and enjoyable, with a sneaky dose of science history added in."
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The Fourteenth Goldfish Jennifer L Holm 9780375871146 Books Reviews
- I wish I had had this book when I was younger. I never really liked science that much and I think books like this would have changed that. (I never thought about the ways that science actually changed the world or, as Ellie said, viewed it as a love story involving people and possibility. Isn't that an awesome way to look at it?)
And while there's nothing wrong with girls liking English (as I did all throughout school) or music or art, there's also something fantastic about showing girls in love with science. It's scary how easy it is to internalize that girls don't like math or science or aren't good at it. And yes, in my case that's actually true, but how much of that has to do with the fact that we're subtly taught that we suck at it? And how easily that becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy?)
ANYWAY.
I loved Ellie and her family (her parents are both artistic and Ellie never really thought of herself as being into science until she and her grandfather start doing these experiments together). And I especially love her grandpa who (God love him) stays elderly even when he has the body of a teenager.
I really enjoyed this novel and look forward to reading more by Jennifer L. Holm.
Highly recommended. - I've been gradually making my way through an extended list of books recommended to me by a librarian friend of mine. Next on the list was this quirky-sounding tale that, at first glance, sounded like your standard pre-teen light fantasy. But upon finishing it, one will quickly see that the story actually has more than a few profound things to teach its audience, while making its messages easily understandable for younger readers.
Ellie is your average 12 year old trying to survive middle school. Her single mom is dating again, her friends are drifting apart, and she's not sure what she's good at or what she wants to do in her life (since her parents' theater careers don't interest her). But one day, her life is turned even further upside down when her mom comes home with a teenage boy in tow....and said teenager is actually her grandfather. Thanks to one of his latest experiments, Ellie's Grandpa Melvin has discovered a "fountain of youth" formula to turn the elderly young again. Pretty soon, the two find themselves bonding with and understanding each other in ways they couldn't before. But the more Ellie takes an interest in science, the more she begins to learn that all experiments have consequences, both good and bad...and that maybe turning everyone young forever ISN'T such a good idea after all.
The story starts off a bit more juvenile; treating the situation more like a wacky, fun comedy, with Grandpa Melvin still acting like an old man in a teenager's body. Even weirder, the rest of his family don't act nearly as shocked as one would expect--as if taking care of their de-aged grandpa is just an annoying inconvenience than anything earth-shattering. This attitude nearly made me dismiss the book as just a funny idea for young kids. But thankfully, I kept with it, and as time went on, the plot slowly started to turn more serious as the full implications of what Melvin's done comes to light. Is regaining one's youth really worth it if it means upsetting the cycle of life itself? And are there certain things that only an older person can understand and enjoy more than the younger generation can?
It's our two main characters who, through their discoveries and experiments, drive the point home. Melvin starts off as a bit of an unlikeable, stubborn grouch, but very slowly changes as he gets to know his granddaughter. We get tiny peeks into his home life, and one can quickly figure out that he's far more lonely than he lets on--desperately missing his deceased wife and willing to do anything to be recognized. And by him trying to integrate himself into his granddaughter's school, the obvious generation gap is explored. At first, it's funny, but then turns more thoughtful as it becomes clear that some people never change, and refusing to move forward in life will only hurt yourself and others. This is made all the more clear when we watch Ellie discover the parallels between art and science, and how it can be wonderful or terrifying in the right or wrong hands. As she goes on a personal journey of self discovery, she'll realize how much possibility life has to offer, and that growing older isn't such a horrible thing if you carry the right attitude. And by the end, she, Melvin, and the audience are faced with a question---is the world really ready for a fountain of youth? Or will keeping everyone young actually hold the world back? How can you make room for the new if the old doesn't die or fade away? Or as Ellie puts it, "If everyone's young, who's going to be the grown up?"
I'd rate this at a three and half stars, but since can't do half stars, I've rounded it to four, as it gains points for turning insightful towards the latter half of the book. Though it starts off silly, if one is patient and sticks with it, the reader will be rewarded with a profound lesson straight out of one of the best episodes of the Twilight Zone. This is a great book to introduce kids to all sorts of famous scientists, and explore themes of being responsible and considering the consequences of one's discoveries. - The Fourteenth Goldfish is an adorable book about being young and aging. I bought the book for my 11 year old grand daughter - who thoroughly enjoyed it. But I picked it up and read it one afternoon. Melvin and Ellie are great characters. I highly recommend this easy read book.
- My 9 year old daughter who does NOT love to read really ejoyed this book. In the past the only books she has really liked are the Captain Underpants series, the Dog Man series, etc. So if your reader is into those books they will likely be into this on, too.
- I would recommend this book for anyone with a good sense of humor, a very open mind, and with a feeling of adventure, even though as a senior citizen, it was at times somewhat challenging, however, the author was thoughtful enough to explain her use of different scientific terminology. GREAT STORY and use of a vivid imagination!
- My 10 year old LOVED this book. She wants a sequel to read now! Teaches, but not to the point of boring, entertaining full story. A good length. Good story for 9-13 year olds.
Main character is a girl, but not a girlie-girl, so boys would enjoy it too. I like that it was science topic for girl. Addresses a number of issues kids at this age face with old friends and making new friends. - Funny and fun and thought-provoking. What would life be like if one reversed the aging process? Oh, to have the wisdom of a lifetime and the body of a teenager. Except it's not what the genius grandfather expects. Truly creative and enjoyable, with a sneaky dose of science history added in.
- Great fun! Imagine having a grandfather who does cutting edge experiments into the science of aging. And imagine getting to know that grandfather as a sibling when his search for a solution to aging returns grandfather to age 14. Reverse aging has some disadvantages and a sudden transformation to adolescence leaves grandfather jobless and without transportation. The solution is to move in with his daughter and her family. I was delightfully surprised at how funny the book was and I laughed out loud in every chapter at this heartwarming tale.
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