The Third Mushroom
The Third Mushroom by Jennifer L. Holm is an illustrated edition published by Random House Children’s Books on September 4, 2018. This 240-page book continues the story from The Fourteenth Goldfish, featuring Ellie and her grandfather Melvin, a renowned scientist now in the body of a fourteen-year-old boy. As they navigate the challenges of middle school and prepare for the county science fair, their unconventional partnership leads to groundbreaking experiments that explore themes of family and friendship.
Readers will find a humorous and engaging narrative that delves into the unexpected outcomes of their scientific endeavors. The story addresses social themes, including the complexities of relationships and the pursuit of knowledge, while also incorporating elements of science fiction. As Ellie and Melvin work together, they confront questions about the nature of happiness and the implications of their quest for eternal youth, ultimately discovering that the most significant results can come from the most surprising experiments.
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“Believe in the unexpected” with this hilarious, heartwarming, and much-anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestseller The Fourteenth Goldfish!
Ellie’s grandpa Melvin is a world-renowned scientist . . . in the body of a fourteen-year-old boy. His feet stink, and he eats everything in the refrigerator–and Ellie is so happy to have him around. Grandpa may not exactly fit in at middle school, but he certainly keeps things interesting. When he and Ellie team up for the county science fair, no one realizes just how groundbreaking their experiment will be. The formula for eternal youth may be within their reach! And when Ellie’s cat, Jonas Salk, gets sick, the stakes become even higher. But is the key to eternal life really the key to happiness? Sometimes even the most careful experiments yield unexpected–and wonderful–results.
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