Tesla's Attic by Neal Shusterman and Eric Elfman blends humor and mystery in a captivating middle-grade adventure. Reviewers praise its clever integration of historical elements and engaging characters. However, some critique the pacing and occasional predictability. Overall, it’s a fun read with educational value.

Readers who enjoy a mix of science fiction, mystery, and humor with a touch of history will love Tesla's Attic. Fans of Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer or The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart will find its inventiveness and quirky characters appealing. This book is perfect for middle-grade readers who appreciate adventurous and thought-provoking stories.

In Tesla’s Attic by Neal Shusterman and Eric Elfman, teenager Nick Slate and his friends discover bizarre devices in his attic, unknowingly invented by Nikola Tesla, which they must understand and protect from the sinister Accelerati group. The story combines humor and adventure as the friends navigate the devices' powers and the dangers posed by the Accelerati. Several instances of mildly sexual humor may not be suitable for the youngest readers.

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Eric Elfman

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