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Geeky Fab 5 Vol. 2

Mystery of the Missing Monarchs
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Geeky Fab 5 Vol. 2 by Liz Lareau and Lucy Lareau focuses on a group of friends who each have their own unique geeky talents. In this volume, the friends embark on a new adventure where they use their creativity and problem-solving skills to tackle a challenge at their school. The story emphasises teamwork, friendship, and the celebration of individuality, making it an engaging read for young readers.
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If you enjoy stories that celebrate teamwork and friendship among a diverse group of clever and creative young girls, this book may appeal to you. It combines elements of adventure and problem-solving in a school setting, making it a delightful read for children who love comics and exploring STEM topics.

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Five Friends. One School. Big Problems.

Five Friends. One School. Big Problems.

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In their next adventure, the Geeky Fab 5 discover a hidden garden filled with Monarch butterflies and honeybees. While the girls are learning in science class that Monarchs and bees are becoming endangered, something threatens their secret butterfly garden behind Earhart.

To solve the mystery, Hubble, the GFF mascot (and ever-so-curious cat), discovers a secret that gets him catnapped! In a race against time, the girls must rescue Hubble, save the garden, and solve the mystery of the missing Monarchs.

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Geeky Fab 5 Vol. 2 is praised for promoting STEM activities among girls and effectively illustrating that girls can accomplish anything they aspire to. The book is described as featuring ordinary kids undertaking extraordinary tasks with a charming and realistic style. It resonates with themes of female empowerment and includes intriguing trivia and encouragement for STEM-enthusiastic children.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781545803653

Publisher: Papercutz

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 October 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Papercutz

Illustration: 64 Illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 64

About the Author

LIZ LAREAU, M.A., co-authors the GEEKY FAB FIVE series with her daughter, Lucy, to inspire all girls to realize their potential and work together for a better world. Liz has been telling stories as a mom, public relations executive, and former TV news reporter and anchor for more than 30 years.

LUCY LAREAU co-created the GEEKY FAB FIVE STEM girls series with her mom based on her own real-life experiences in elementary school, where students learn to make a difference. Now in middle school, Lucy lives in Illinois with her parents, brothers, and sister, along with three cats, including Tom, whose inspired Hubble.

RYAN JAMPOLE is a Harvey Award nominated comic artist.
He hails from Queens, New York and attended the High School of Art & Design and the Fashion Institute of Technology. Ryan has drawn MEGA MAN and SONIC for Archie comics, DEXTER’S LABORATORY, and CODENAME KND for IDW and GERONIMO and THEA STILTON comics for Papercutz.

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