Being a teenager isn't easy; especially not the second time around. Ellie's Grandpa, Melvin, is doing just that; after discovering a concoction for the fountain of youth, he has been transformed into a 13-year-old. In addition to combatting acne, homework, and girls, Melvin must find a way back into the lab to get the materials he needs to complete his research. Ellie is reeled into being his partner in crime. Along the way, she comes to know her Grandpa much better and comes to appreciate his scientific mind, that her mother loathes. In fact, she now thinks she may have a future in science as well.
A good deal of comedy arises with Melvin maintaining the mindset of an older man, but in the body of a teenager. This is balanced by Ellie's thoughts and discussions with her Grandpa concerning the true consequences of immortality. These are the kind of queries that could lead to great class discussions.
Holm's quick-witted conversations and seamless interjection of scientific information within the plot, solidify her as the great writer that she is.
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