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Nikki Tesla and the Traitors of the Lost Spark (Elements of Genius #3), 3 - by Jess Keating (Hardcover)

Nikki Tesla and the Traitors of the Lost Spark (Elements of Genius #3), 3 - by  Jess Keating (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Someone who goes by the name of "V" is planning to unleash a lethal virus that could destroy the human race, and it is up to Nikki Tesla and her friends from the Genius Academy (which has been blamed for an international incident and shut down), to uncover the villain (who is closer to them than they realize) and find a way to stop the biological attack--an effort that will cost Nikki her life.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><i>Ocean's 11</i> meets Spy School in this hilarious illustrated middle-grade adventure series featuring the world's greatest tween geniuses.<p></p>Genius Academy is under attack! When a routine operation goes horribly wrong, Nikki Tesla and the team take the blame for an international incident of epic proportions, and the school is shut down indefinitely. A little creative research tells them someone is planning biological warfare on a grand scale. But to get to the truth and clear their name, Nikki will have to find a miraculous antidote that can stop a criminal mastermind from blowing up the whole world.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>Praise for Elements of Genius #1: Nikki Tesla and the Ferret-Proof Death Ray: </b>* Full STEAM ahead on a series debut equally charged with personal issues and science in (dramatic) action. -- <i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, starred reviewKeating's action-packed mystery... combines intelligence with superhero appeal. Nikki's comical narration is printed on graph-paper pages and embellished by illustrations, all of which give STEM a fun new spin. -- <i>Booklist</i>Nikki is a heroine readers will want to tag along with in the promised series... [which] calls up Disney's <i>Kim Possible</i>, an apt echo as fans of that show will enjoy the female-led action here. -- <i>The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books</i>This fast-paced caper features plot twists galore and a main character who confronts her past and learns that she can make friends along the way. A lively series kick-off. -- <i>Publishers Weekly</i><b>Praise for My Life Is a Zoo series: </b>* Humor, poignancy and fascinating zoological facts infuse the narrative with a warm conversational tone that welcomes readers into the drama that is middle school. -- <i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, starred review* With her trademark kid-oriented wit and lighthearted touch, Keating leads readers through the daily emotional ups and downs of the typical just-turned-teenager. -- <i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, starred review<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>As a zoologist and author, Jess Keating has been sprayed by skunks, bitten by crocodiles, and victim of the dreaded paper cut. Her books blend science, humor, and creativity, and include the acclaimed My Life Is a Zoo middle-grade trilogy and award-winning picture books, like <i>Shark Lady</i> and <i>Pink Is for Blobfish</i>. Jess lives in Ontario, Canada, where she loves hiking, nerdy documentaries, and writing books for curious and adventurous kids. Jess can be found online at jesskeatingbooks.com or on Twitter at @Jess_Keating. <br/> Originally from the Dominican Republic, illustrator Lissy Marlin has a simple mission: bring a little bit of magic to everyday life one piece of art at a time! She lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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