The Gadget
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2000 · Est. 3 hour read

The Gadget

Written by Paul Zindel

A boy uncovers deadly secrets at a top-secret WWII project.

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184 pages· 25,615 words· Est. 3 hour read· 590L
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In WWII's shadow, young Stephen Orr lives at a secret base where his father helps build the atomic bomb. When a scientist warns of catastrophic dangers, Stephen and his friend Tilanov must unravel the mysteries of 'The Gadget' before it's too late. Can they uncover the truth hidden behind military secrecy, or will the world face unimaginable consequences?

From the publisher

Near the end of World War II, scientists in Los Alamos, New Mexico, are working on a project that will alter the fate of the world. Thirteen-year-old Stephen Orr is living at a top secret military base with his father who is a leading physicist building the atomic bomb. Stephen realizes the dangers involved when one of the scientists becomes hospitalized as a result of working with the project. The scientist alerts him to disasters that could come from The Gadget. Stephen feels it is up to him and his friend Tilanov to find the answers that lie behind this veil of secrecy.

At a glance
Format
Mass Market Paperback
Pages
184
Words
25,615
Reading age
12–99+
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
590L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.5
F&P level
~O
AR points
4
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
46858
Publication
Published
February 11, 2003
First published
May 3, 2000
Publisher
Laurel Leaf
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780440229513
OCLC
244169588

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