Inspired by the real-life mystery of Nikola Tesla's missing notebook. Riley Green finds the notebook and must protect it from the dangerous people who want to steal the inventions that are detailed inside. #mystery #kidlit #NikolaTesla #STEM
Riley Green is certain her lie detector pen will improve her status in a school full of kids from the most powerful families of Washington, D.C. But her plan collapses when her invention idea is stolen, her favorite teacher goes missing, and mysterious threats begin to appear around the capital. Before vanishing, Riley’s teacher entrusts her with her most prized possession, the lost notebook of Nikola Tesla, a legendary inventor and scientist. Now Riley and her friends must protect the notebook from thieves who want to steal the dangerous invention detailed inside. When Riley discovers another secret, she must decode the mysterious message before it’s too late. Her teacher’s life depends on it.
"Riley is a STEM loving, spy-in-training inventor that kids will love. An "electric" debut!"
- Lisa Lewis Tyre, award winning author of Last in a Long Line of Rebels and Hope in the Holler.
1. The Secret Notebook - for grades 4-6 (30-40 min.) Learn interesting facts about Nikola Tesla and his inventions.
2. Invent! - for grades 4-6 (30-40 min.) STEM focused! From idea to invention.
3. Writing Tips for the Unwriter - for grades 5-7 (30-40 min.) Writing your first draft and editing to the end.