The Great Science Fair Disaster

Jean Free, formerly an elementary-school teacher-librarian, is currently
a library consultant in Ontario.

Marcie Wilder is in Grade 7. Her father, principal of her Montana
school, has decided to hold a science-fair contest. Marcie’s best
friend, Alison McBride, almost deserts her when Marcie is manipulated
into doing her project on Mummy Magic, a computer game, with class jerk
Eric Stenson. When disaster strikes in the judging by the head trustee
of the school board, the story becomes a series of frustrating, humorous
accidents, with exploding volcanoes, worm-eating judges, escaping
mosquitoes, and mucous-filled noses.

Alberta author Martyn Godfrey is the popular writer of more than 30
books for young people. His stories have witty dialogue, relevant
experiences, and amusing situations, and are intended for readers in
junior grades. This one deals with worries about parental divorce, with
losing one’s best friend, and with experiences of growing up. Students
will be able to relate to the problems associated with completing a
science-fair project and getting along with classmates.

The Great Science Fair Disaster is a fun read—light, entertaining,
and appropriate for 10- to 12-year-old boys or girls. Recommended.