The Mad Scientists' Club

The Mad Scientists' Club by Bertrand Brinley is a winner for many reasons. First, Mr. Brinley was a scientist so many of his descriptions and details are fairly accurate. Second, the dynamics of the the boys themselves are true and real to life. Someone is trying to be the leader, someone is trying to usurp power, and there is always that kid that gets stuck with the bad job! The boys argue and fight a bit, but in the end...it is all for one and one for all. They are constantly trying to outsmart adults or play innocent pranks on people. What is also neat about this book is that it is divided into chapters that read like stand alone stories. You can set it down and come back to it and if you have forgotten what happened last it doesn't show more really matter! A must read and I'm glad it is finally back in print! show less

Fun boys' adventure story with some thoughtful elements. I liked that the brainy kid was valued for the clever things he would think up. I look forward to discussing this with the Vintage Book Circle.

Found a battered copy of this one for my boys some years back. Read it aloud to them and they enjoyed it immensely. I note there's been a relatively recent re-issue (2002), so I guess the book still has appeal. I'm glad. This one enlivened my childhood; I read my copy until it literally fell apart...

The Mad Scientist's Club is a fun, quick read about the capers of a small town group of boys who go on plenty of vaguely science-related adventures. Clearly written in another era, the boys (mostly preteens and young teens) haunt a house, discover a dinosaur egg and hidden treasure, and participate in a wild hot air balloon race. Technology, particularly basic electronics, facilitates all of these adventure. This is a nice throw-back to a time when kids had more freedom.

One of the the all time greats! This book helped to shape my life 30 years ago and I re-read the book every couple of years.

Loved it as a 5th grader reading several grade higher books, (yes a geek/nerd). Still a good gift for the right youngster.

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