The BRAIN ON QUARTZ MOUNTAIN

Name: The BRAIN ON QUARTZ MOUNTAIN
ISBN: 9780394953854

by Margaret J. Anderson

For kids fascinated by science and eager to win, this book explores a boy's unusual path to achieve a big dream through a quirky experiment.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child is trying to achieve a big goal but feels their skills do not fit the traditional path to success. The Brain on Quartz Mountain follows Dave, a boy desperate to win a trip to the World Series. He is not the best at sports, so he finds another way: participating in Professor Botti's unusual experiment to link his brain with a chicken's. This quirky story celebrates curiosity, perseverance, and finding your own unique strengths. It is a great choice for kids who love science, animals, and a classic underdog story, showing that creative problem-solving can be just as powerful as athletic talent.

Resilience & Perseverance Science Experiments Curiosity & Wonder Sports Self-Confidence & Identity Animals Growing Up Adventure

What Parents Should Know

Moral AmbiguityMild

Features a scientific experiment on a chicken, though it is portrayed as harmless and for learning.

Sensitive Topics

The core of the story involves scientific experimentation on an animal. The approach is secular and treated as a quirky, harmless scientific inquiry. The chicken is never in distress and is well cared for. The ethical questions of such an experiment are not deeply explored, keeping the tone light. The resolution is hopeful and focuses on Dave's ingenuity and effort.