Seven-year-old Lorelei the Lorelei is confident today may be the best day of her life. Having put an enormous effort into her cicada project for the school science fair, Lorelei is dressed to impress with her handmade cicada tiara and sweater. Now, she can only hope her hard work will be enough to outshine her fellow students and earn her that shiny trophy sitting in the display case near the front office. But when a simple bathroom break reveals that there is a catastrophic event about to take place, Lorelei is faced with a big decision. Knowing her knowledge alone would not be enough without the help of others to save the science fair and the futures of her and her fellow scientists. Can she pull a team together and follow the rules at the same time?
Loveable, mischievous, and imaginative, Lorelei brings a refreshing twist of kindness and emotional intelligence to the page. Her witty humor, hilarious honesty, and upbeat mindset will surely engage the most reluctant of young readers.
