The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L. Holm

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The Fourteenth Goldfish

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Author: Jennifer L. Holm
ISBN: 9780307974365

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Published on Aug 26, 2014 | 208 Pages

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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 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.

And don’t miss the much-anticipated sequel, The Third Mushroom!

“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!

Publishers Weekly starred review, May 26, 2014:
“This is top-notch middle-grade fiction with a meaty dilemma, humor, and an ending that leaves room for the possibility of a sequel. “

Booklist starred review, July 1, 2014:
“A great choice for book groups and class discussions as well as individual reading.”

New York Times Books Review, August 24, 2014:
““Youth, old age, life, death, love, possibilities, and – oh yes – goldfish all come together in this warm, witty and wise novel.”

The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, September 2014:
“Holm’s writing is crisp, accessible, and well paced, and her enthusiasm for science and its impact emerges clearly and consistently but not overbearingly, with clear, appreciative nods to the world of theater and its purpose in our lives. Indeed, this novel explores weighty elements of human existence with a light touch, allowing readers to engage with the issues at multiple levels; an excellent appendix of recommended readings encourages exploration and dialogue. This novel would make an ideal classroom read aloud, particularly to expose students to the rich and rewarding STEM fields.”

WINNER 2016 New York State Charlotte Award

NOMINEE 2015 ALA Notable Children’s Book

NOMINEE 2015 Bank Street College Best Children’s Book of the Year

NOMINEE 2016 Colorado Children’s Book Award

NOMINEE 2016 Florida Sunshine State Young Reader’s Award

NOMINEE 2016 Georgia Children’s Book Award

NOMINEE 2017 Hawaii Nene Award

NOMINEE 2016 Indiana Young Hoosier Award

NOMINEE 2016 Iowa Children’s Choice Award

NOMINEE 2016 Kentucky Bluegrass Award

NOMINEE 2017 Louisiana Young Reader’s Choice Award

NOMINEE 2016 Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award

NOMINEE 2016 Massachusetts Children’s Book Award

NOMINEE 2016 Nebraska Golden Sower Award

NOMINEE 2016 New Mexico Land of Enchantment Book Award

NOMINEE 2016 North Carolina Children’s Book Award

NOMINEE 2016 North Dakota Flicker Tale Children’s Book Award

NOMINEE 2015 Ohio Buckeye Children’s Book Award

NOMINEE 2017 Oklahoma Sequoyah Children’s Book Award

NOMINEE 2017 Pacific Northwest Young Reader’s Choice Award

NOMINEE 2016 Pennsylvania Young Reader’s Choice Award

NOMINEE 2016 Utah Children’s Book Award

SELECTION 2015 Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children’s and Teens

SELECTION 2015 Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choices

SELECTION 2015 IRA CBC Children’s Choice

SELECTION 2015 Vermont Dorothy Canfield Fischer Book Award

FINALIST 2015 Children’s Choice

FINALIST 2015 Commonwealth Club of California Book Award

ISBN9780307974365

Published onAug 26, 2014

Published byRandom House Books for Young Readers

Pages208

Age Range8-12 years

GradeGrades 3-7

Reading LevelLexile: 550L | Fountas/Pinnell: Z

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Jennifer L. Holm

Jennifer L. Holm is a New York Times bestselling children’s author and the recipient of three Newbery Honors for her novels Our Only May Amelia, Penny From Heaven, and Turtle in Paradise. Jennifer collaborates with her brother, Matthew Holm, on two graphic novel series—the Eisner Award-winning Babymouse series and the bestselling Squish series. She lives in California with her husband and two children.

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