The Fourteenth Goldfish (Hardcover)

from EuronerdLibrarian

Even though the premise is an outlandish one (but also very fun), Holm tells a simple, uncomplicated story, one of family and identity, age and even ethical responsibility. Holm's tone is a light-hearted one, and she sprinkles humor throughout. I loved Essie. She's sweet and introspective. Throug...

from Beverlylynnt

Who or what was the fourteenth goldfish? Well, the first thirteen were goldfish, of course. But the fourteenth was the impossible made possible, at least in this story. Ellie had just entered the sixth grade. Everything was different yet very much the same--a different building and some new stude...

from lillibrary

Thanks to NetGalley for the digital ARC. Sixth-grader Ellie is a perceptive and bright narrator who brings an unbiased and comic look at the crazy situation her family is thrown into when her grandfather discovers an antidote to aging and turns himself into a teenager. Now, despite his Harvard ed...

from kgriffith

The Fourteenth Goldfish provides a lighthearted setting for a look at how science can be used for good or ill, and how some discoveries hold the potential for both. The characters are well developed for the reading level and length, and the plot fast-paced enough that this would be a good offerin...

from acargile

The Fourteenth Goldfish y Jennifer L. Holm tells of a girl learning about possibilities, both for good and for power. Ellie's life is changing and she's not happy about it. Her best friend is trying out for the volleyball team, so she has new friends and a busy schedule. Her goldfish also dies. T...