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by Erin Teagan (Author)
Future scientist Madeline Little is dreading the start of middle school. Nothing has been right since her grandfather died and her best friend changed schools. Maddie would rather help her father in his research lab or write Standard Operating Procedures in her lab notebook than hang out with a bunch of kids who aren't even her friends. Despite Maddie's reluctance, some new friends start coming her way--until they discover what she's written in that secret notebook. And that's just part of the trouble. Can this future scientific genius find the formula for straightening out her life?
- A Secret Lab Notebook: Maddie writes Standard Operating Procedures for everything, but when new friends read her confidential observations, her experiment in middle school survival might just blow up.
- STEM for Girls: Perfect for aspiring scientists, this story celebrates a girl who loves the lab, solves problems with logic, and isn't afraid to be the smartest person in the room.
- Friendship Troubles: With her best friend at a new school, Maddie has to navigate the tricky territory of finding her place with a quirky group of classmates.
- Dealing with Grief: A heartfelt look at a girl missing her beloved grandfather and trying to hold on to his memory and scientific legacy.
Author Biography
Erin Teagan is a former research scientist and the author of several novels for kids, including Survivor Girl and the American Girl Luciana books. She lives with her family in Virginia.
www.erinteagan.comTwitter: @ErinKTeagan
