Science can change the world . . . but can it go too far? Eleven-year-old Ellie has never liked change. 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? With a lighthearted touch and plenty of humor, Jennifer Holm celebrates the wonder…
4.1Overall Score
The Fourteenth Goldfish
Reader's Review Humorous storytelling and an engaging plot is likely to make this a popular choice among preteens. However several references to Ellie's mother's boyfriend, and Ellies ...
Reader’s Review
Humorous storytelling and an engaging plot is likely to make this a popular choice among preteens. However several references to Ellie’s mother’s boyfriend, and Ellies relationship with another boy from her class may concern some parents.
To look out for
- Islamic Values: Adults drink alcohol. Ellie’s grandfather sneaks a cup even though he is now a teenager. He gets sick and gets in trouble. Ellie’s mother has a boyfriend (Ellie’s parents are divorced) and she is afraid to accept his proposal of marriage. She dresses in fairly outrageous outfits.
- Romance: Ellie becomes close friends with a boy from her class. While there is no mention of his being her boyfriend, she does seem attracted to him, and they share a dance. Her mother and her boyfriend go on dates.
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