Summary
A budding scientist must figure out how to help save her family’s cafe and impress at her new school’s science fair in this charming young middle grade read, perfect for fans of the Meena Zee and Front Desk series.
Curious ten-year-old Saffron Speiser-Green loves science—unfortunately, her “experiments” tend to end in more messes than actual answers. (Just ask the broken alarm clock that’s still at the bottom of her backpack.) Saffron has a plan, though—a blue ribbon in her s…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781665972529 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1665972521 |
| Author: | Rie Neal |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Aladdin |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 28 July 2026 |
| Weight: | 141g |
| Dimensions: | 194mm x 130mm x 13mm |
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Critics Review
“Burgeoning science nerds, especially fans of the Frankie Sparks and Astrid the Astronaut series, will be swept along by the book’s the short chapters, and the occasional illustration nicely reflects Saffron’s journey from zero to hero.” * Booklist *“Lighthearted and humorous, this novel addresses themes relatable to upper elementary readers: belonging, being oneself, and forging friendships.” * School Library Journal *
About The Author
Rie Neal
Rie Neal is a children’s book author who loves all things space. Growing up, she was often dragged on her grandfather’s unauthorized tours of NASA’s Ames Research Center, which she didn’t appreciate enough at the time. Eventually, though, she became a full-blown space fan and began to write space-related books for kids.
She also has a doctor of audiology degree from the University of Iowa and is nationally certified as an audiologist through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Today, she lives in the Silicon Valley with her husband and kids, where they drag people on (authorized) tours of the NASA Ames visitor center.
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