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Max Powers and Project Gemini
Max Powers is a typical 12-year-old genius. When he's invited to participate in the Summer Program at a world-famous amusement park, strange things start to happen. It doesn't take Max long to realize that Scientopia is much more than a family-friendly destination. Max and his best friend, Hannah Phan, must solve the mysteries of Project Gemini and his own surprising past.
Join Max, Hannah and their friends as they use science and cutting-edge technology to uncover Scientopia's secrets.
Join Max, Hannah and their friends as they use science and cutting-edge technology to uncover Scientopia's secrets.
- GenresMiddle Grade
217 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 23, 2017
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About the author
Keith Philips
3 books3 followersKeith Philips grew up when science was magic and the future was as great as your imagination. As much as he loved the Harry Potter series, Philips wanted to write a young adult/children's series that showed what could be possible with technology and your imagination, and not based on magic.
Keith takes his experience as a computer and internet specialist, and his love of telling stories to his (now grown) children to craft the series he wanted to read when he was a kid.
Keith takes his experience as a computer and internet specialist, and his love of telling stories to his (now grown) children to craft the series he wanted to read when he was a kid.
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September 7, 2019
Excellent! Delightful!
I enjoyed every moment of this captivating story. The science is intriguing with interesting characters and a great story line. I wish we could have a sequel! What might that crystal accomplish? Does the boy have one in his brain? With further activation...,Give us more!
I enjoyed every moment of this captivating story. The science is intriguing with interesting characters and a great story line. I wish we could have a sequel! What might that crystal accomplish? Does the boy have one in his brain? With further activation...,Give us more!
May 13, 2017
What a fun exciting book! Max Powers is a brilliant young sleuth with the potential to be our next Alex Rider! I hope Mr. Philips is hard at work on another adventure for our daring young genius!
October 12, 2019
This was an enjoyable young adult science fiction type of title that most adults would enjoy, also, as it was a quick read with a good storyline that could be expanded for an adult series. Without having a spoiler, the ending did leave you with a lot of unanswered questions that beg for a sequel – seeing as how it has been over two years since this one has been published, I won’t hold out hope. Despite that comment, I picked this up during a Kindle promotion for just 99 cents and certainly received more than 99 cents worth of entertainment value.
March 1, 2017
When it was suggested that I read this book I was a little apprehensive. It’s not really the genre that interests me. Surprisingly, I really liked it! It was an easy read and well edited. The storyline was engaging, the characters were likeable and the science stuff was imaginative. I actually found I wanted to keep reading instead of doing other things.
I found a few Easter Eggs. You’ll have to have at least one nerd gene in your DNA to find them.
I liked Max but my favorite character was Alastair. It was easy to forget he was AI at times. I especially loved the conversation he had with Max about parents and their children. That really made him seem less mechanical and more human. Kind of reminding me of Data from Star Trek.
The idea of a science park was interesting. I admit I was a little confused at first when Max was leaving for Scientopia. It seemed more like he was heading off for a day at school instead of two months away from home. I would have expected more hugging and “don’t forget to call home every day” or “don’t forget to brush your teeth before bed”. I also expected him to take more than a backpack…where are his clothes? (Mom gene at work, I guess). But then I remember this is a kid’s book not an adult’s book and I have to turn that stuff off in my head. Kids wouldn’t care.
Here are a couple things that I didn’t like…sorry.
I didn’t understand the necessity of a certain entertainer character. Unless they are going to play a more prominent role in future books, I could have done without them.
I would’ve liked to have more description with feelings and environments, mostly in the more dramatic scenes. I think it would help to make the reader feel more like they are there, in the moment, with the characters. For instance, “The room is cold and dark”…maybe add that it was so quiet you could hear the heating blowing air through the vent above. Another example would be “Max was sad.” Was he sad like, I just lost my $5 in lunch money or his heart was just ripped out of his chest. These are the extremes in the spectrum but you get the idea. Again, maybe this is the adult opinion and for kids it wouldn’t matter.
Over all, I really enjoyed the book and I will definitely read the next one.
I found a few Easter Eggs. You’ll have to have at least one nerd gene in your DNA to find them.
I liked Max but my favorite character was Alastair. It was easy to forget he was AI at times. I especially loved the conversation he had with Max about parents and their children. That really made him seem less mechanical and more human. Kind of reminding me of Data from Star Trek.
The idea of a science park was interesting. I admit I was a little confused at first when Max was leaving for Scientopia. It seemed more like he was heading off for a day at school instead of two months away from home. I would have expected more hugging and “don’t forget to call home every day” or “don’t forget to brush your teeth before bed”. I also expected him to take more than a backpack…where are his clothes? (Mom gene at work, I guess). But then I remember this is a kid’s book not an adult’s book and I have to turn that stuff off in my head. Kids wouldn’t care.
Here are a couple things that I didn’t like…sorry.
I didn’t understand the necessity of a certain entertainer character. Unless they are going to play a more prominent role in future books, I could have done without them.
I would’ve liked to have more description with feelings and environments, mostly in the more dramatic scenes. I think it would help to make the reader feel more like they are there, in the moment, with the characters. For instance, “The room is cold and dark”…maybe add that it was so quiet you could hear the heating blowing air through the vent above. Another example would be “Max was sad.” Was he sad like, I just lost my $5 in lunch money or his heart was just ripped out of his chest. These are the extremes in the spectrum but you get the idea. Again, maybe this is the adult opinion and for kids it wouldn’t matter.
Over all, I really enjoyed the book and I will definitely read the next one.
March 9, 2017
BAM. If you know a tween, teen, or adult who likes cutting edge scientific technology, this is the book for them. Max Powers spends his summer at the Scientopia science camp with other students who excel at science. Their summer project is to build an ani-droid that will help with the amusement park filled with cool scientific rides. Little does he know that his mother was an employee of Scientopia working on cutting edge artificial intelligence before she died. The intrigue of good and evil as opposing forces attempt to uncover the artificial intelligence chip that she was working on will keep you guessing until the end. As with all young teens, a romantic interest creates drama and tension as they work through their feelings. I am looking forward to the next installment. (less)
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