A Series of Unfortunate Events (minus the creepy) + science + build it yourself = a really fun book!
Nick and Tesla’s High-Voltage Danger Lab
Steve Hockensmith
“Science Bob” Pflugfelder
Quirk Books
November 2013
Nick and Tesla, twin teens, are sent to live with their brilliant, but forgetful inventor uncle after their parents take a research job in another country. While acclimating to their new home they uncover mysteries and a series of events that lead to answers to questions they didn't even know to ask.
Other than a terrific, fast paced science-laden story, the authors include several do it yourself (DIY) science projects to immerse the reader in the story and to build interest in science. A few of them could be dangerous (or messy) so parent are invited to join in on the fun.
The characters are engaging, the storyline clean fun, and the DIY projects included in the book are fantastic.
