Review: Kudos on mastering the science of engaging kids in reading!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 30, 2013
As a parent it can be a real challenge finding books that make your children 'want' to read. And reading with my girls every night means that we go through a fair number of books.  To me, any book that makes them beg for "just one more chapter" is a hit.  Some  parents might find the title off-putting. I wasn't sure what to expect but the title instantly catches the kids attention and makes them curious, and that sold me right there.From the first chapter forward the author delivers well thought out details, a fun storyline and characters that are both lovable and relatable.  But wait, BONUS.. as the kids move through the book, they start to learn and think about history! It's obvious that a lot of time and research was put into the story which makes it the quality of book that I want for my family.Is it science? Well, since one of the most basic definitions of the word science is "the state of knowing"  it must be. The writer knows how to make young readers curious, knows how to get them to ask questions and knows how to connect with them to make history and science interesting at their level. AND... It's got a lunch box time machine!!If you don't have a sense of humor or a sense of adventure this may not be the book for you. But if you want a book that inspires the imagination and takes you on fun ride through time, this book is a winner.