S.M.A.R.T.S. and the Poison Plates

by Melinda Metz, Heath McKenzie (Illustrator)

Overview

Kids are getting sick after lunch...and it's not because of questionable cafeteria food. It's poison! But there are only two groups tossing their cookies: the super-cool girls and the comic book buffs. Who would hold a grudge and why would they want to poison them?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496504722
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	08/01/2015
Series:	S.M.A.R.T.S.
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 7.40(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	730L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Melinda Metz has long been fascinated with the paranormal. She explored the world of aliens with her Roswell High series and now enters the mind of a psychic girl in the Echoes books. She was on the writing staff, along with writing partner Laura J. Burns, of the TV shows Roswell (based on her series) and 1-800-Missing. Melinda lives in Concord, North Carolina, with her pen-eating dog, Dodger.

Interviews

Mysteries continue to be a popular topic among middle-grade readers. Perfect for kids who are interested in science, technology, engineering, or math. Teaches problem solving and critical thinking skills.Features a diverse group of kids that offers cross-gender appeal. Back matter extras encourage engagement with the text.