Book details
Dr. Fell's Cabinet of Smells
Description
Meet Juniper, a girl with no smell prejudice - she even likes sniffing Kit's armpits. Using an E-nose (the latest in smell technology) she duplicates people whose essences were in an old cabinet, among them an evil doctor whose nose keeps falling off. With contributions from Cheryl Strayed, Mark Cuban, Ta-Nahesi Coates, Melinda Gates, Joss Whedon, James Patterson, and many more--this fascinating collection gives us a peek into 150 personal treasures and the secret histories behind them.
Age
7-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
208 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- The book offers a unique sensory journey through its vivid descriptions of various scents, enhancing the reading experience.
- It provides an imaginative exploration of the sense of smell, which is often underrepresented in literature.
- The story may include intriguing characters and plot twists centered around the mysterious 'cabinet of smells'.
- Reading it could offer insights into the historical, cultural, or scientific aspects of olfaction, depending on the book's content.