Friday, December 12, 2014

The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L. Holm

Ellie is having a tough time adjusting to middle school.  Her life becomes more complicated when her scientist grandfather discovers a way to reverse aging, turns into a teenager and has to move in with Ellie and her mom.

This is a funny, quick read with some charming characters and nice family connections.  The relationship between Ellie and her grandfather, who is the more interesting character, feels real as it evolves.  The ending is too tidy for me, but it's a break from the many harsher, sadder novels have flooded the shelves.

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