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The Fourteenth Goldfish

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Science Fiction Fiction Fantasy Science Young Adult

by Jennifer L. Holm, Tad Carpenter

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3.87 (9.5K ratings)
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description 208 pages

The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L. Holm, Tad Carpenter holds a well received rating of 3.87 out of 5, based on 9.5K reader ratings. First published in 2014. The book spans 208 pages.

About The Fourteenth Goldfish

Galileo. Newton. Salk. Oppenheimer.Science can change the world . . . but can it go too far? Eleven-year-old Ellie has never liked change. She misses fifth grade. She misses her old best friend. She even misses her dearly departed goldfish. Then one day a strange boy shows up. He’s bossy. He’s cranky. And weirdly enough . . . he looks a lot like Ellie’s grandfather, a scientist who’s always been slightly obsessed with immortality. Could this pimply boy really be Grandpa Melvin? Has he finally found the secret to eternal youth?Lexile recommendation: 550

Detail Value
Author Jennifer L. Holm, Tad Carpenter
Published 2014
Pages 208
Genres Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Science, Young Adult
Average Rating 3.87 / 5.00
Total Ratings 9,532

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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9.5K ratings
With a rating of 3.87, The Fourteenth Goldfish is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.01, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.87
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4.01
Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Fourteenth Goldfish?

The Fourteenth Goldfish is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Science. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Fourteenth Goldfish worth reading?

Based on 9.5K reader ratings, The Fourteenth Goldfish has an average score of 3.87 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is The Fourteenth Goldfish?

The Fourteenth Goldfish has 208 pages.

Who wrote The Fourteenth Goldfish?

The Fourteenth Goldfish was written by Jennifer L. Holm, Tad Carpenter. It was first published in 2014.

What is the ISBN for The Fourteenth Goldfish?

The ISBN-13 for The Fourteenth Goldfish is 9780375870640.0.

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