Fantasy
“My week was getting a little hectic, so I decided to take a break with this fun, fantastical book,” shares Melissa Sorrells, FIRST senior editor. “And boy, did it deliver! The story eased my stress and filled me with a magical sense of possibility!” When 11-yearold Ellie’s grandfather Melvin discovers the secret to reverse aging, he ends up back in middle school, sitting right next to Ellie in the cafeteria (and even borrowing her acne cream). Could it be true? Has Ellie’s grandfather found the key to eternal youth? “The read was sweet yet intriguing, especially when Ellie and Melvin started considering the ethical and social ramifications of sharing Melvin’s discovery with the world,” says Melissa. “As the unlikely pair made peace with how their lives have transformed, I felt renewed energy and made my own peace with the changes happening in my life.” (Yearling, 2016; Paperback $8, Kindle $6, Nook $6)