Here is the book: Meet Fisher Bas: 12 years-old, growth-stunted, a geeky science genius, and son of the Nobel Prize-winning creators of the Bas-Hermaphrodite-Sea-Slug-Hypothesis. No surprise: Fisher isn't exactly the most popular kid in his middle-school, tormented daily by the beefy, overgrown goons he calls The Vikings. But he senses relief when he comes upon the idea of cloning himself--creating a second Fisher to go to school each day while he stays at home playing video games and eating cheetos with ketchup. It's an ingenious plan that works brilliantly, until Fisher's clone turns out to be more popular than him--and soon after gets clone-napped by the evil scientist Dr. Xander. (fr. IndieBound.Org)Here is a review from Kirkus:
Here is the website: The Clone Chronicles by M.E. Castle
Here is my advice: Get thee on a library waiting list (or recommend your public library purchase this one). Or go get your own copy January 24. Why? This was a totally readable middle school novel about dealing with bullies and believing in yourself no matter what, that kicks in with some good humour and over the top science and invention that had me wanting more with each page turn. (whoa, long sentence?) Fisher hates school, hate it and would do anything to not go. When his parents aren't convinced he should be going to Stanford quite yet, Fisher comes up with another plan. Makes a clone! The log notes Fisher shares as he creates his clone are hilarious and the ground work the author lays out for you prior to this is wonderfully done. You will not doubt for a minute that Fisher can do this. Take all of that, mix in some espionage and a build to a climax that is thrilling, shocking and fast paced. Just the kind of climax that requires a super hi-tech hero, Fisher Bas, his clone, Two and a pet pig who flies.
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Myrna Foster-The Night Writer
Natalie Aguirre-Literary Rambles
Brooke Favero-Somewhere in the Middle
Ally Beecher- Kid Lit Frenzy
Barbara Watson-Novel and Nouveau
Anita Laydon Miller-her middle grade blog
Michael G-G-Middle Grade Mafioso
Jessica Lei-her blog
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Thanks for sharing about this. It does sound like a great book for middle graders.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely is! The voice is bang on too.
Deletehey deb! thanks for posting about this book. i love science-y characters, especially when they are geeks :)
ReplyDeleteOh my yes on him being science-y geeky and made of awesome!
DeleteThis does sound like a great book. I've just finished sending a request to my library to get it. Any book that helps with the bullying issue is important to me.
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb.
Yes---and it is interesting to see how he addresses it within the context of this story.
DeleteSounds like one a reluctant reader (as well as reluctant student) would adore.
ReplyDeleteYes on the r/r. I forgot to mention the awesome illustrations through out. Not as many as say a Wimpy Kid, but enough to really enhance the story and give you a great sense of how Fisher's head works!
DeleteLove the pet pig who flies!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a zany book. And reminds me a little of an old Disney movie, The Other Me, although in that case the real boy was flunking out and his clone was a super genius.
Books about bullying that manage to be funny are always welcome. Nice job, Deb!
I'll have to take a look at the clone one and see which side of the Pilkey Line it falls on! Might be a little young, but we'll see!
ReplyDeleteSounds like one I need to find for my younger one--thanks!
ReplyDeleteMy 9 yo might like this since he's into science. :D
ReplyDeletePOPULAR CLONE sounds great!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy I found your blog, I love it!