Brendan Buckley's Sixth-Grade Experiment by Sundee T. Frazier (English) Paperbac

Description: Brendan Buckley's Sixth-Grade Experiment by Sundee T. Frazier Brendan Buckleys headed to middle school, and he has some big questions! Can he keep his new pet anole, Einstein, alive? Will his tough-as-rock Grandpa Ed and sharp-witted grandma, Gladys, butt heads or become friends? Most importantly, what will he propose for the national science competition his class is entering?Then Brendans alternative energy idea gets him paired with Morgan Belcher, a talkative, formerly homeschooled girl, whose eyes sparkle whenever Brendan is around. Though skeptical, Brendan decides to give Morgan a chance, and they embark on their project—a methane-producing experiment involving beakers, balloons, and the freshest cow manure they can find.As Brendan spends more time on the experiment and faces new challenges, his big questions get even bigger: Will he and Khalfani always be best friends? Does Dad really think hes a science-nerd wimp? FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography SUNDEE T. FRAZIER is the author of award-winning Brendan Buckleys Universe and Everything in It and the highly acclaimed The Other Half of My Heart. Review School Library Journal, January 1, 2012:In this sequel to Brendan Buckleys Universe and Everything in It (Delacorte, 2007), Brendan looks at everything as a scientist does, from his rock crystals to his experiments and his pet anoles. He keeps a "log" that he refuses to call a diary. He tracks his scientific findings and his feelings about the social world of middle school. He meets a new girl at his grandfathers geology club who is also a scientist. While she seems okay at geology club, he is not sure he wants to be her friend at school. He has his guy friends to worry about and does not want to be teased about her. Young readers will have plenty to relate to here. Brendan falls out with friends, has romance issues, faces the loss of a pet, and is constantly trying to impress his imposing father. On top of that, his family is preparing to adopt a baby, which adds plenty of stress to the household. The boy is biracial, and his grandmother calls him her "milk chocolate." The characters are well developed and the story is realistic. The back of the book is filled with scientific facts about biomass and anoles. Children will enjoy the ups and downs of Brendans sixth-grade year and wait eagerly for his future exploits.Kirkus Reviews, December 1, 2011:A few months older and proud owner of Einstein, a small, green anole, the eponymous budding scientist of Brendan Buckleys Universe and Everything In It, winner of the 2007 Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award, returns to grapple with new challenges in this likable sequel.Last seen, Brendan had reclaimed his estranged grandfather, helping to heal the longstanding family rift arising from his parents interracial marriage. Entering middle school, Brendans goals are more universal and more daunting: negotiating puberty and fitting in with his peers. Complicating matters is his equally science-minded classmate Morgan, who has a major crush on him. Paired with her for a science project (cow poop is central), Brendan worries their friendship will alienate his guy friends. His parents have their own obsessions—gaining official approval to adopt a baby (Mom) and carving time from work to earn a college degree (Dad). Middle schoolers and science projects make for enjoyably combustible fiction, as Greg Leitich Smith demonstrated in Ninjas, Piranhas, and Galileo (2003). Underlying Fraziers light and humorous tone lies a serious question science cant answer: Why does Dad focus only Brendans martial-arts training, ignoring his scientific achievements? The role of racism and family history is key in shaping these multifaceted characters, but it is largely left for readers to infer.Events may be less dramatic than realistically nuanced, and pacing is relaxed, but appealing Brendan should keep readers fully engaged. Review Quote School Library Journal, January 1, 2012: In this sequel to Brendan Buckleys Universe and Everything in It (Delacorte, 2007), Brendan looks at everything as a scientist does, from his rock crystals to his experiments and his pet anoles. He keeps a "log" that he refuses to call a diary. He tracks his scientific findings and his feelings about the social world of middle school. He meets a new girl at his grandfathers geology club who is also a scientist. While she seems okay at geology club, he is not sure he wants to be her friend at school. He has his guy friends to worry about and does not want to be teased about her. Young readers will have plenty to relate to here. Brendan falls out with friends, has romance issues, faces the loss of a pet, and is constantly trying to impress his imposing father. On top of that, his family is preparing to adopt a baby, which adds plenty of stress to the household. The boy is biracial, and his grandmother calls him her "milk chocolate." The characters are well developed and the story is realistic. The back of the book is filled with scientific facts about biomass and anoles. Children will enjoy the ups and downs of Brendans sixth-grade year and wait eagerly for his future exploits. Kirkus Reviews, December 1, 2011: A few months older and proud owner of Einstein, a small, green anole, the eponymous budding scientist of Brendan Buckleys Universe and Everything In It, winner of the 2007 Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award, returns to grapple with new challenges in this likable sequel. Last seen, Brendan had reclaimed his estranged grandfather, helping to heal the longstanding family rift arising from his parents interracial marriage. Entering middle school, Brendans goals are more universal and more daunting: negotiating puberty and fitting in with his peers. Complicating matters is his equally science-minded classmate Morgan, who has a major crush on him. Paired with her for a science project (cow poop is central), Brendan worries their friendship will alienate his guy friends. His parents have their own obsessions-gaining official approval to adopt a baby (Mom) and carving time from work to earn a college degree (Dad). Middle schoolers and science projects make for enjoyably combustible fiction, as Greg Leitich Smith demonstrated in Ninjas, Piranhas, and Galileo (2003). Underlying Fraziers light and humorous tone lies a serious question science cant answer: Why does Dad focus only Brendans martial-arts training, ignoring his scientific achievements? The role of racism and family history is key in shaping these multifaceted characters, but it is largely left for readers to infer. Events may be less dramatic than realistically nuanced, and pacing is relaxed, but appealing Brendan should keep readers fully engaged. Details ISBN0385740514 Author Sundee T. Frazier Short Title BRENDAN BUCKLEYS 6TH-GRADE EXP Pages 288 Language English ISBN-10 0385740514 ISBN-13 9780385740517 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-01-08 Audience Age 9-12 Imprint Yearling Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2013-01-08 NZ Release Date 2013-01-08 US Release Date 2013-01-08 UK Release Date 2013-01-08 Place of Publication New York Publisher Random House USA Inc Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:48604710;

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