Secret Science Alliance And The Copycat Crook (2010) - Plot & Excerpts
Julian Calendar is a nerdy misfit who for the life of him can't seem to fit in. So, when his parents tell him that they are going to move to a new town, Julian jumps at the chance to start anew and finally be normal. However, he fails at such and his cover is blown. When he thought he was doomed to be labeled a nerd forever, he receives a coded note. Being the genius that he is, he cannot resist figuring it out. In turn, it leads him to two clever classmates who are also genuises in their own rights. They combine forces and become The Secret Science Alliance. Yet, trouble errupts when their invention notebook gets stolen by an evil scientist. Now, it's up to them to get the invention notebook back into their possession and save the day. Can they do it? Read to find out!Intended Grade Level: 1st-3rd When Julian's family moves to a new town, Julian finds that he doesn't just want to be just a nobody, so he says he likes sports and other stuff to fit in. But Julian loves science and he is pretty much a genius. What he doesn't know is the class rebel Greta loves science and so does Ben who is loved for playing sports. They form the Secret Science Alliance and when they find out that a well known and respected scientist, not only is stealing their ideas but he is also planning a robbery. They try to stop him before he does something drastic. Sometimes we don't always realize that we are using science in our daily lives. Whether it's using a computer or were just curious about things. You could be using glue for something and you may not know your doing something scientific. This book would be good for boys and girls who love science. Good for grades 2nd through 5th. Good for a graphic novel book discussion.
What do You think about Secret Science Alliance And The Copycat Crook (2010)?
I loved it! A graphic novel that puts the smart kids in a good light!
—Maria
Great graphic novel for the middle grade set.
—Savblackie
