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4-6
Genius Factor series.
Illustrated by
Thierry Lafontaine.
In this third zany, laugh-out-loud installment, the villainous Red Death Tea Society is after seventh-grade genius inventor Nate's latest experiments, held in various scientific vials Nate has hidden throughout town. As usual, things do not go well--animals roaming the streets, unending lightning storms--but Nate and best friend/narrator Delphine use Nate's gadgets and teamwork to creatively outwit evil.
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4-6
Genius Factor series.
Illustrated by
Thierry Lafontaine.
Sixth-grade inventor/hero Nate and his friend, narrator Delphine, return in this droll science-centric adventure involving more of Nate's wild creations. The evil Red Death Tea Society is after Nate's Infinite Engine and are threatening to unleash robotic bees to get it. As in How to Capture an Invisible Cat, the sharp, witty friends outsmart their foes with intelligence and teamwork (and lots of gadgets).
(3)
4-6
Genius Factor series.
Illustrated by
Thierry Lafontaine.
Sixth graders Nate, a genius inventor, and Delphine, his new friend, must deal with one of Nate's tricks gone wrong (supersizing his cat Proton) while also foiling the evil Red Death Tea Society. The pair's developing friendship adds a sweet undercurrent, and Delphine's wry narrative voice ratchets up the humor in this gadget-filled series-opener; occasional spot art included.