By: D. A. D’Aurelio
Riley Green doesn’t feel like she fits in at her school. Her mom works for a politician, whereas the rest of the kids have politicians for parents. However, Riley feels her luck will change with the science fair and her extremely cool handmade lie-detector pen. All seems lost when a death threat is made against the teacher and a classmate has stolen her idea. Will Riley and her two friends be able to solve the mystery surrounding her teacher, while finding a way to prove that the classmate cheated? Or will Riley and her friends be in danger, too?
This book is a great way to introduce kids to science. Readers of all ages (including adults) will learn about Nikola Tesla. The story takes place mostly in D.C, but the real action takes place in New York. Most readers will be able to devour this book in an afternoon. The fast-paced ending makes up for the slow start. Hopefully, there will be more adventures with Riley and her friends.
Notes:
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