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Max Einstein: The Genius Experiment: Max Einstein, Book 1

By Carrie Kingsley, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 8+

Orphan uses science to save world in fast-paced adventure.

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age 8+

Based on 1 parent review

age 8+

This title has:

Educational value
Great messages
Great role models

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
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Kids say (6 ):

Brainy enthusiasm is front and center in this wholly original story, and it’s fabulous. In lesser books, the fast-paced adventure and witty conversations might make the physics, chemistry, and engineering seem boring, but, thankfully, the science is so pervasive and engaging in Max Einstein: The Genius Experiment, it can’t possibly be overwhelmed. The same illustrations that show Max’s worldwide travels also explain scientific theories in ways that young readers will understand and appreciate.

Max’s homelessness adds depth to her character and weight to the story but never makes it too heavy. Instead, Max’s life opens the way for her to engage thoughtfully with other kids, and have wisdom beyond her 12 years.

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