I read this as a kid. What a book! ( )

Fun boys' adventure story with some thoughtful elements. I liked that the brainy kid was valued for the clever things he would think up. I look forward to discussing this with the Vintage Book Circle. ( )

One of the the all time greats! This book helped to shape my life 30 years ago and I re-read the book every couple of years. ( )

Loved it as a 5th grader reading several grade higher books, (yes a geek/nerd). Still a good gift for the right youngster. ( )

The Mad Scientists' Club by Bertrand Brinley is a winner for many reasons. First, Mr. Brinley was a scientist so many of his descriptions and details are fairly accurate. Second, the dynamics of the the boys themselves are true and real to life. Someone is trying to be the leader, someone is trying to usurp power, and there is always that kid that gets stuck with the bad job! The boys argue and fight a bit, but in the end...it is all for one and one for all. They are constantly trying to outsmart adults or play innocent pranks on people. What is also neat about this book is that it is divided into chapters that read like stand alone stories. You can set it down and come back to it and if you have forgotten what happened last it doesn't really matter! A must read and I'm glad it is finally back in print! ( )