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Reviewed by Afifa Raisa for Readers' Favorite
Ditch the Glitch by Camille Smithson features Brooklyn, a fifth-grader who never shies away from crazy science experiments. Her unconventional practices, however, always end up in a mess. As Brooklyn’s glitches keep getting her into trouble, her father transfers her to a new school to start afresh. Intending to make an impression, she attempts to create zombie flowers, but a little glitch once again brings disaster. The repeated failures with heavy consequences frustrate Brooklyn, and she vows to give up science for good. Her best friend, Hayden, does not make it easy for her. He signs them up for the coming science fair, pushing Brooklyn into a dilemma. She values her friendship highly, but can she afford to take the risk?
Camille Smithson’s Ditch the Glitch is a delightful read that is likely to appeal to young readers, whether or not they love science. The characters are absolutely fascinating; I especially loved Hayden for how he sticks to his best friend and pushes her to carry on with her passion, despite repeatedly getting into trouble because of her failed experiments. Brooklyn’s mischievous cat is also unique and amusing; readers are bound to find his constant banter with the humans around him enjoyable. With Camille’s amazing style of narration, the story keeps the reader's attention throughout. I love how it ends with an implicit lesson on hope and perseverance, and I believe it can reassure young readers. I would recommend this book to readers aged nine to twelve.
