Written by Dan Gutman, Illustrated by Alison Steinfeld
Wait! What? Albert Einstein was a Dope? is a creative and entertaining biography for children. The author gives a good overview of the life of Albert Einstein but also includes obscure, fascinating facts such as: after Albert Einstein died and his body was cremated, his brain was preserved. In fact, his brain was cut in half and stored in two cookie jars! The information is shared as as a dialogue between two siblings, Paige and Turner. The dialogue is humorous and meshes very well with the graphic novel-like illustrations. This fun new “Wait! What?” entry is sure to engage and educate its readers.
Reviewed by Heidi Reed, Media Clerk, Morningside Elementary
Review shared in June 2021
Rating: ★★★★✩ (4 stars)
Interest Level: Grades 2-4
Wait! What? Albert Einstein was a Dope?
Written by Dan Gutman, Illustrated by Alison Steinfeld
Norton Young Readers, an imprint of W.W. Norton & Company
105 pages
Release Date: May 4, 2021
ISBN: 9781324015598
An advance reader’s copy was provided by the publisher.
