An escape artist dog. An alligator. A new design challenge: How do you build a boat out of cardboard that will float?
When a neighbor's dog turns up unexpectedly at the beach, Putney has a new mystery to solve. How is Rags escaping? Who's letting him out? There are alligators in the lagoon... can she keep Rags safe?
At school, everyone is buzzing about the new design challenge... a cardboard boat regatta! But when the draw for teams is held, Putney finds herself teamed up with arch-rival Sue Wexford and the sparks start to fly!
Will a game of "battle boats" sink their entry? Can Putney figure out a clever solution to keep their entry afloat? Or will Sue's design win the day?
Nancy Drew meets MacGyver in this fun series about friendship, middle school, and the engineering design process.
These books are great for kids who loved Rosie Revere, Engineer, The Secret Lake, and Nancy Drew, and are looking for more adventure and real-life projects. Check out https: //putneydesigns.com/cardboard-boat/ for the project details from this story!
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What readers are saying:
★★★★★ Great Story. Omg...Omg...What an awesome book.. I really enjoyed really it! I it held my attention right from the start, and easy to read.
★★★★★ Great way to combine education and story. I love how the author wove a story into education. A great read for teachers and students. Entertaining, fun, and educational.
★★★★★ Fun and educational. This is a great middle grade book that is a fun story but also teachers many STEM principles in a way that brings them to life and makes them feel relevant and exciting.
★★★★★ Great Story. I love how math and engineering was woven into the story. The author did just a great job!
What Readers' Favorite says:
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The author has created a work of entertaining fiction with STEM in mind.... The plot is fresh, the characters are resourceful, the dialogue is energetic--a perfect combination of all the elements you'd want in a children's book.
