The Gadget (novel) facts for kids
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| Author | Paul Zindel |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Zone Unknown |
| Genre | Young adult, Historical novel |
| Publisher | Random House |
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2003 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 197 |
| ISBN | 0-440-22951-0 |
| Preceded by | Night of the Bat |
The Gadget is an exciting historical novel for young adults written by Paul Zindel. It was published in 2001 and is the last book in "The Zone Unknown" series. The story follows a 13-year-old boy named Stephen Orr. His dad is a scientist, a physicist, who is secretly working on a very important project: building the first atomic bomb.
Stephen's Secret Mission
The story begins in 1945. Stephen Orr, who is 13 years old, arrives at a top-secret military base. This base is hidden away in Los Alamos, New Mexico. He has come to live with his father. His dad is a physicist, a scientist who studies how things work in the universe.
Life at Los Alamos
Stephen's father is part of a special team. They are working on creating an atomic bomb. This project is so secret that Stephen's dad is not allowed to talk about it. Even so, Stephen can see that his father and the other scientists are very worried. Their eyes look tired, and their hands sometimes shake.
Uncovering the Gadget
After a few weeks, Stephen's curiosity grows too strong to control. He really wants to know what "the gadget" is. He makes a new friend named Alexei. Together, they come up with a plan to find out the truth. They want to discover what this mysterious "gadget" really is.
The Dangerous Truth
When Stephen finally learns the secret of "the gadget," he also discovers something shocking. He realizes he has trusted the wrong person with this important information. This mistake puts not only his own life in danger, but also the lives of many people across America. The book is a thrilling adventure about secrets, trust, and the huge power of science.
