Book Series · 3 Books

Elements of Genius Books

In order from Nikki Tesla and the Ferret-Proof Death Ray to Nikki Tesla and the Traitors of the Lost Spark.

The Elements of Genius series is a set of 3 chapter books by Jess Keating, published between 2019 and 2020. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 290 pages.

Nikki Tesla and the Ferret-Proof Death Ray
Nikki Tesla and the Fellowship of the Bling
Nikki Tesla and the Traitors of the Lost Spark
Nikki Tesla and the Ferret-Proof Death Ray
Nikki Tesla and the Fellowship of the Bling
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Nikki Tesla and the Ferret-Proof Death Ray
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$858
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Nikki Tesla and the Ferret-Proof Death Ray

By Jess Keating, Lissy Marlin (Illustrator)

A stolen death ray, a secretive genius, and a global chase. Can Nikki save the world?

288 pages· 46,974 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
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Summary: Nikki Tesla, a young inventor, accidentally blows up her room with a death ray. Sent to Genius Academy, she struggles to fit in among prodigies like da Vinci and Einstein. But when her death ray is stolen, Nikki must team up with her classmates to track the thief across the globe. With a secret she can't reveal and a mischievous ferret in tow, Nikki faces a race against time. Can she outsmart the authorities and save the world from her own invention?
In reading order

Elements of Genius Series

3 books · Published 2019–2020

#1
#1 in Series
Sale price
$858

Nikki Tesla and the Ferret-Proof Death Ray

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

A stolen death ray, a secretive genius, and a global chase. Can Nikki save the world?

#2

Nikki Tesla and the Fellowship of the Bling

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Tween geniuses plan a heist to stop a mad scientist and uncover family secrets.

#3
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$1597

Nikki Tesla and the Traitors of the Lost Spark

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Tween geniuses must stop a global threat to clear their names.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Elements of Genius series?

There are 3 books in the Elements of Genius series. It began with Nikki Tesla and the Ferret-Proof Death Ray in 2019, and the newest book, Nikki Tesla and the Traitors of the Lost Spark, was published in 2020.

What order should you read the Elements of Genius books in?

Start with Nikki Tesla and the Ferret-Proof Death Ray and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Elements of Genius books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Elements of Genius book is the longest?

Nikki Tesla and the Fellowship of the Bling (Book #2) is the longest book in the series at 47,504 words (278 pages).

Which Elements of Genius book is the shortest?

Nikki Tesla and the Ferret-Proof Death Ray (Book #1) is the shortest at 46,974 words (288 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Elements of Genius to life.

01

Jess Keating

Author
02

Lissy Marlin

Illustrator

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