I Was a Third Grade Science Project - by Mary Jane Auch (Paperback)

About the Book

Taking a shot at first prize in the science fair, Brian the Brain plans to hypnotize his dog into thinking he's a cat. Next thing he knows, Brian's friend Josh is climbing trees and craving raw fish sandwiches. Named to the Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List.

Book Synopsis

It sure is handy having Brian the Brain for a best friend--how else would Josh have a shot at first prize in the science fair and winning tickets to Wonderland Lake? But when Brian plans to hypnotize his dog, Arfie, into thinking he's a cat, Josh knows he can say goodbye to Wonderland Lake--this scheme will never work. The next thing he knows, Josh is climbing trees and craving raw fish sandwiches. What's going on? Will the real science project please meow?

From the Back Cover

It sure is handy having Brian the Brain for a best friend -- how else would Josh have a shot at first prize in the science fair and winning tickets to Wonderland Lake? But when Brian plans to hypnotize his dog, Arfie, into thinking he's a cat, Josh knows he can say goodbye to Wonderland Lake -- this scheme will never work. The next thing he knows, Josh is climbing trees and craving raw fish sandwiches. What's going on? Will the real science project please meow?

Review Quotes

"Auch fuels her novel with funny, flippant dialogue and clever one-liners. . . . Auch's fans can only hope that a fourth-grade caper will follow". -- Publishers Weekly