A new school, a classroom full of potential new friends and a science kit. What could possibly go wrong?

I’m Edie and I love science. So I when I started at a new school, I decided it could be one giant experiment.

Can I give you some advice? Avoid sliming your entire classroom. You could end up in trouble with your teacher, your new classmates and the principal.

Between the great slime fiasco, the apology cookie surprise and the wrinkle cream mix-up, I’ve discovered making friends isn’t an exact science!

 

Charlotte Barkla is an Adelaide-based writer who worked as a civil engineer and physics teacher before rediscovering her love for children’s literature.

As well as dreaming up funny stories over a cup of coffee, Charlotte’s favourite things include autumn leaves, family bike rides and travel.

The first two books in her debut middle grade series will be published in 2020 under the Puffin imprint.

Sandy Flett is an illustrator and author who loves to create cartoons and kooky characters. Sandy has illustrated middle grade children's book series Edie's Experiments and Juno Jones, and is the creator and presenter of the internationally successful children's drawing channel on YouTube, Sandy Flett's Kids Art School.