Top Secret

**A funny and absurdist classic for fans of Gordon Korman and Jennifer Holm, about a boy who's convinced he can photosynthesize for his school science project … and just maybe he can?** *I'm writing this down in case something should happen to me. There's a brown car parked outside in the street with two men in it. They're watching the house…* So begins the highly confidential case history of Allen Brewster, the boy who has an amazing idea for his school science project: *human* photosynthesis, turning sunlight into food for humans. Everyone laughs at his outrageous scheme - until Allen turns green, sprouts roots, and develops an overwhelming desire to soak up the sun. He's turning into a plant! But no one will believe he isn't playing a practical joke. No one, that is, except the President of the United States … who declares Allen a threat to national security. Suddenly Allen Brewster and his discovery are TOP SECRET. Can Allen protect his classified discovery and ace his science project without being a threat to the country? Find out in this wacky and whimsical illustrated classic, in the tradition of *Pippi Longstocking* and *Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle*. Perfect for … **★** Fans of *The Superteacher Project* by Gordon Korman **★** Budding scientists **★** Fans of *Frindle* by Andrew Clements **★** Science fair enthusiasts **★** Fans of *The Name of This Book is Secret* by Pseudonymous Bosch **★** Readers of The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids by Marcia T. Jones and Debbie Dadey