Teen Review of The Secret Project Notebook

Excuse the recent inactivity of this blog--teen books (and beyond!) got snowed in and went into hibernation mode! After shoveling and scraping off the cyber-ice, we're ready to offer our readers a new teen book review. One of our Teen Advisory Board members, 7th grader Lawson K., is making his debut book review with a write-up about The Secret Project Notebook by Carolyn Reeder. Shhh! It's a secret! Pass it on...
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This book is written especially for people who like historical fiction, such as books related to World War II, or for those who are looking for a good book to read straight through to the end.

If you have ever been so curious about something that you broke rules to find out about what you were looking for, then you are just like Fritz (also known as Franklin until he comes to a military lab where his Dad is working). Fritz tells his story of adventure and curiosity as he experiences it.

After spending his elementary school years without friends, Fritz comes to a military lab in 1944 where his Dad is going to be a scientist. At first Fritz finds that he is just being bullied around by two guys named Lonny and Red. Then things begin to shape up as he starts to make some friends. Fritz spends time with his friends every day, and he tutors, hikes, or plays ping-pong with them. Things are looking up until he gets in trouble with a few of his friends and has to figure things out. The whole time he is trying to document the facts in his notebook and dispel rumors floating around about the secret project that his Dad is working on. Read the book to see what happens in this journey and to find out what’s happening in the lab.

I really like how this book is written. It’s fast-paced and never slows down from the beginning. It’s not a tricky book, and it’s written with the grammar and vocabulary appropriate for the mood of the book. I would recommend this book to anyone, even if they don’t seem like the type of person who would typically read this genre. I would rate this book 5 out of 5.

If this is a book that you are interested in you might also like The Green Glass Sea by Ellen Klages. If you read this book and like it, you should also check out Shades of Gray that is also by Carolyn Reeder.
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Right now, the Library is ordering a copy of The Secret Project Notebook to add to the collection. It should be here within a few weeks! Until then, try one of Lawson’s other recommondations above or check out another title by Carolyn Reeder. Also, we have a fresh batch of new books in the Teen Lounge waiting to be picked up by eager readers. You can browse the new collection by clicking on our Goodreads palateenbrary account on the right-hand menu bar. ------>