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beastreader's review against another edition
4.0
When I read the first book, I was doing it because I thought my nephews would like the book but I never realized just how much I would enjoy it. Since than I have grown close to Nick, Tesla, Uncle Newt, and their friends. Each book has a fun, crazy adventure that Nick and Tesla always find themselves in the middle of. Luckily staying at their uncle's house has its advantages as Nick and Tesla have learned how to create some really cool gadgets from the many different books.
In this book, Nick and Tesla are closer this time to finding out just what has happened to their parents. Although I want them to reconnect with them, I also don't want a happy ending just yet as I don't want these books to end. They are entertaining and quick reads. Plus, I like that all of the different gadgets that my nephews can make featured in these books come with very well written instructions as well as pictures. Something else I have to point out were the footnotes, they were funny which showed that the authors have a great sense of humor.
In this book, Nick and Tesla are closer this time to finding out just what has happened to their parents. Although I want them to reconnect with them, I also don't want a happy ending just yet as I don't want these books to end. They are entertaining and quick reads. Plus, I like that all of the different gadgets that my nephews can make featured in these books come with very well written instructions as well as pictures. Something else I have to point out were the footnotes, they were funny which showed that the authors have a great sense of humor.
kismazsola's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
This was very much needed to give a finale to the story of Nick and Tesla. I enjoyed it but it was far less creative than the previous books.
This was very much needed to give a finale to the story of Nick and Tesla. I enjoyed it but it was far less creative than the previous books.
scostner's review against another edition
4.0
Nick and Tesla are still trying to find their parents and find out who is after them. Agent McIntyre and Agent Doyle are still monitoring the kids and leading the investigation into the disappearance of their parents. Frustrated with the refusal of the agents to tell them what is going on, the kids come up with a way to eavesdrop and learn that the spy who had posed as a new neighbor escaped after the agents arrested her. Rather than being worried about what the agents are saying, the kids and Uncle Newt should have been worried about their own safety. Nick, Tesla, Uncle Newt, and their friends Silas and DeMarco are kidnapped by the bad guys and taken to a hideout in the middle of the desert. How in the world will they contact anyone who can come to the rescue? Lucky for them (and for us), they are good at making gadgets.
This series continues to entertain readers with a mix of friendship, adventure, danger, geeky gadgets, and humor. In the latest story they make a Guaranteed-not-to-Explode Frankfurter Heater-Upper, a Ping-Pong Ball Signal Cannon (I have got to make one of these), a Solar Spy Birdhouse, a Solar-Powered Long-Range Rover, and a Sun-Activated Alarm Clock/Villain Distractor. Of course, directions and a materials list for each project are included in the book.
Highly recommended for middle grade readers who enjoy spy stories, geeky gadgets, or mysteries featuring kids. The books in the series are a comfortable reading length, and the cool projects make them perfect for young scientists or makers. This and the other stories featuring Nick and Tesla would make wonderful additions to a classroom collection, school library, or public library and makerspace. I can imagine a combination STEM club/book group reading the series together and making each gadget as they reach its description.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
This series continues to entertain readers with a mix of friendship, adventure, danger, geeky gadgets, and humor. In the latest story they make a Guaranteed-not-to-Explode Frankfurter Heater-Upper, a Ping-Pong Ball Signal Cannon (I have got to make one of these), a Solar Spy Birdhouse, a Solar-Powered Long-Range Rover, and a Sun-Activated Alarm Clock/Villain Distractor. Of course, directions and a materials list for each project are included in the book.
Highly recommended for middle grade readers who enjoy spy stories, geeky gadgets, or mysteries featuring kids. The books in the series are a comfortable reading length, and the cool projects make them perfect for young scientists or makers. This and the other stories featuring Nick and Tesla would make wonderful additions to a classroom collection, school library, or public library and makerspace. I can imagine a combination STEM club/book group reading the series together and making each gadget as they reach its description.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
hmfogel's review
3.0
Thanks to Edelweiss and Quirk for the ARC.
Because the series has built up to this point through multiple books and this book is where everything comes to a head, I think I was expecting something more sweeping. Instead, it felt a bit slow for a while and then rushed at the end--I feel like there should be another sequel after this but I don't know if there's any story left.
Because the series has built up to this point through multiple books and this book is where everything comes to a head, I think I was expecting something more sweeping. Instead, it felt a bit slow for a while and then rushed at the end--I feel like there should be another sequel after this but I don't know if there's any story left.
kaylana's review against another edition
4.0
After a long summer of searching for their parent's Tesla and Nick are finally able to track them down! Can they take down the Big Bad and save the world? And come up with some neat experiments to try at home? Yes they can!
My son and I really enjoyed the final installment of this series. It was cute and light-hearted and packed with fun science experiments. This book focused on things you can do with solar power. The whole series is a fun way to learn about science and enjoy a good mystery with smart kids.
*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
My son and I really enjoyed the final installment of this series. It was cute and light-hearted and packed with fun science experiments. This book focused on things you can do with solar power. The whole series is a fun way to learn about science and enjoy a good mystery with smart kids.
*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
eyed's review
4.0
I received this from a goodreads.com giveaway.
I had not read any of the previous books in this series, but that did not stop me from enjoying it all the same. It is a very fast read with fun and likable characters. The gadgets that you can make as you read along as pretty cool as well. I will be purchasing the rest of this series to read with my daughter when she is older so we can build all the gadgets.
I had not read any of the previous books in this series, but that did not stop me from enjoying it all the same. It is a very fast read with fun and likable characters. The gadgets that you can make as you read along as pretty cool as well. I will be purchasing the rest of this series to read with my daughter when she is older so we can build all the gadgets.
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