Whiz Kid #2

(Paperback)

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From the award-winning author of the Jada Jones chapter books comes an illustrated spinoff series perfect for STEM fans! Miles Lewis has been waiting forever to be part of a city-wide science competition. Now his dream is finally coming true, and he's even part of an all-star team that includes his good friend, Jada. He should be in his element, so he can't seem to figure out why he feels like the weak link instead. While everyone else is rocking the project, Miles keeps messing up, and the team bickers and loses momentum. Miles is filled with self-doubt, and he has to wonder- Is he really a whiz at science, or is he actually a flop

Reviews

A Chicago Public Library Best Fiction for Younger Readers selection!

"An honest, inspiring STEM-focused story starring an incredibly relatable future scientist." Kirkus

"Ideal for growing independent readers, this is highly recommended for fans of Jada Jones or Kara Wests Mia Mayhem series." School Library Journal

Author Bio

Kelly Starling Lyons is a children's book author and a founding member of The Brown Bookshelf, an initiative dedicated to raising awareness of Black authors and illustrators. She began her journey to become a children's book author in her hometown of Pittsburgh, learning the art of storytelling from her mom who took her to productions at a children's playhouse, wrote plays and made up bedtime tales.