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rhrousu's review
4.0
My kid wanted to make something immediately after reading this book. Good STEAM content. Recommended for ages 5-7.
jmshirtz's review
5.0
For fans of stories featuring girls with ingenuity! Maxine wants to include her pet goldfish in her class's pet parade, but first she needs to invent a contraption to do so. It takes several tries, but she gets it. Love the trial and error and that she doesn't give up!
berlydawn2's review
4.0
Maxine fell in love with Milton, a goldfish. She brings his home but his bowl is boring so she builds a better one.
amandell's review
4.0
A great story about a girl and her inventions for her pet goldfish. Has a great message about not giving up. "She had already discovered a million ways that would not work. Which meant she was getting closer to finding a way that would." Would be best enjoyed as an one-on-one story in order to see all the details in the illustrations.
namaenani's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
riverdogbookco's review
5.0
Rosie Revere (an engineer), Ada Twist (a scientist), and blue-haired Charlotte (who makes a Doll-e 1.0) all know a thing or two about dreaming big dreams and creating innovative things - now they can add Maxine to their STEM-inspired girl gang!
yapha's review
5.0
Super fun book, perfect for maker spaces! Maxine tries and fails and never gives up until she finaly figures out how to make what she needs. Highly recommended for Kindergarten and up.
agudenburr's review
4.0
A great story about a girl and her inventions for her pet goldfish. Has a great message about not giving up. "She had already discovered a million ways that would not work. Which meant she was getting closer to finding a way that would." Would be best enjoyed as an one-on-one story in order to see all the details in the illustrations.
wordnerd153's review
4.0
A fun celebration of one girl's innovative spirit and determination. Great for talking with kids about growth mindset and the design process.