Owen Foote, Mighty Scientist

by Stephanie Greene

Book Overview

Owen Foote wants to be a real scientist with a white lab coat. He'd like to spend the next school year in Mr. Wozniak's fourth-grade class, where science is king. Owen figures that Mr. Wozniak will let him and his friend Joseph in if they can win first prize in the school science fair. But the "project," a uromastyx lizard named Chuck, isn't exactly cooperative. The boys come up with another idea that seems like a winner, but once again, unruly personal...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0618430164
• ISBN13: 9780618430161
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4

Customer Reviews

Great Ending to the book

The ending to this book was the best part of the book. It seemed to drag a bit in the beginning and almost had two separate themes to the book. (buying and caring for the lizard, the science fair tadpole project) I did like the ending and thought it a great life lesson for all kids. Great read for younger beginning readers.

cute story

Owen Foote loves science. He is hoping to get into a class who's teacher loves science and teaches lots of neat science topics. He thinks the best way to get in is to win first prize in the school science fair. He and his best friend Joseph try and come with a winning project. Joseph doens't want to do the same things that Owen does and this causes some problems. Can they work together or will their friendship end? What did you like or not like about the book? The book was easy to read. It's a great choice of kids who are just starting to read chapter books. Would you recommend this book? Why or Why not? We do recommend this book. The is one of several books about Owen Foote. He is a character that kids can relate to well.

A funny story of goals and achievements

Owen wants to be a real scientist and has high hopes of getting into the top science class in school: the best way is for him to win first prize in a school science fair, but their project lizard is uncooperative and so is his helper friend. How will Owen become successful if even his experiments go wrong? A funny story of goals and achievements - and friendship.