This was the perfect sequel. Melvin disappeared for a year. He had to get used to being a teenager again, since the age 77 was so a few weeks ago. But now he is back in Ellies and her mother’s life. Ellie has a new stepdad and a new cat, and many other new things in her life that she can not wait to tell gramps about. But of course Melvin my be 77, but since he looks 14 he has to be in school. Ellie convinces Melvin they should team up for the Science fair. He does have two PhDs after all. This time they are going to experiment with a new sample grandpa found out on his travels. He is sure it is an axolotl but with a few extra legs. Science is sure to help them find out.

This book is full of interesting science phenomenon, but it is the story of the family that makes it a stand out series. You really should read The 14th Goldfish first, and you will be sucked into this weird and crazy family dynamic. A grouchy old man turned grouchy teenager, who does what science tells you never to do and experiments on himself is Melvin. Then there is Elli who is as sweet as the day is long. Even when she is not sure if she should have a best friend or a boyfriend. It’s their dynamic together that will get every reader wishing Ellie was their sister and Melvin was their grandfather.

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