Common Sense Media Review
By Andrea Beach
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Fun, funny romp has smart girls saving the day with science.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 9+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Read
What's the Story?
THE MILLICENT QUIBB SCHOOL OF ETIQUETTE FOR YOUNG LADIES OF MAD SCIENCE might just be the place where Gertrude, Eugenia, and Dee-Dee Porch finally fit in. They certainly don't fit in anywhere else in their snooty town that puts proper etiquette above everything else. Having been kicked out of every other school in town, the three decide to give Millicent Quibb a chance rather than be sent away overseas. Soon the girls and their new teacher discover an evil organization of scientists searching for ultimate power and eternal life. When they learn the plan to unleash on their town a giant, dog-eating worm that can eat through solid rock, they'll have to get pretty scientific about foiling the villains' plot.
Is It Any Good?
This is a delightfully funny, wonderfully zany debut fantasy series starter that has a ton of appeal for a wide range of readers. The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science is brimming with smart-girl power and positivity. The witty narrator's voice keep the laughs coming and the pages turning. Even the footnotes are funny. Reluctant readers will enjoy the imaginative inventions and adventure along with Alfredo Cáceres lively, whimsical illustrations. And readers of all kinds will relate to the Porch sisters as they try to find their place in the world, and learn how to play to their strengths.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the scary creatures and people in the Millicent Quibb story. Does it get too scary, or is it a thrill? What helps you feel better when you get too scared?
How does curiosity and perseverance help the Porch sisters solve problems? Do they work well together as a team, and with Millicent Quibb, too?
Fantasy stories are always popular. What do we love about them? What are some of your favorites?
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrator : Alfredo Cáceres
- Genre : Fantasy
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Family Stories ( Siblings ) , STEM
- Character Strengths : Curiosity , Empathy , Perseverance , Teamwork
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Little, Brown and Company
- Publication date : October 1, 2024
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 8 - 12
- Number of pages : 256
- Available on : Audiobook (unabridged), Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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