The Mad Scientist Next Door - (Emily and Sam) by David Cole (Paperback)

About the Book

The second chapter book in the Emily and Sam series offers opportunities to investigate alongside the siblings to solve the case of the mad scientist next door!

Book Synopsis

A new mystery unfolds when Emily and Sam get a new neighbor!

Emily and Sam are excited to see a moving van next door, but the new neighbor isn't quite what they were hoping for. He doesn't have any kids, seems grumpy, wears a weird white lab coat, and he keeps getting heavy boxes delivered to his garage.

Could he really be a mad scientist? And could he have something to do with their friend's missing dogs? The siblings can't accuse him of anything without evidence, so they set out to use the scientific method to prove he's up to something.

The second chapter book in the Emily and Sam series offers opportunities to investigate alongside the siblings to solve the case of the mad scientist next door!

Review Quotes

"An educational mystery novel, Emily and Sam: The Mad Scientist Next Door introduces a spirited duo who test their skills in their search for missing dogs, learning how to be good neighbors along the way."-- "Foreword Reviews"

"Cole's story is the perfect opportunity for younger readers to grasp the trial-and-error method of gathering scientific evidence, and Matty Mitchell pairs those teachable moments with lively, eye-catching illustrations that ooze adventure, suspense, and a little fun on the side."-- "BookLife"

About the Author

Dave Cole has degrees in math and computer science and has shared his passion for education at many levels, including teaching at the college level, coaching elementary math teams, and running a summer math camp. He also has a love of writing and has written a number of plays as well as The Math Kids series (as David Cole).

Matty Mitchell was born and raised in Australia, but found his way to Seattle 11 years ago and has recently moved back to Fremantle, Western Australia with his wife, son, daughter and dog. When Matty's not chasing (or being chased by) his two munchkins, he's drawing.