Double Helix by Nancy Werlin

Double Helix by Nancy Werlin will be enjoyed by “sciency” teens. Eli the protagonist in this story. He is 18 years old and gets a job in a genetic company with a Dr. Wyatt. His father is adamantly opposed to this job for reasons that will be revealed as one reads. This books explores the morals behind genetic engineering as Eli stumbles onto a mystery that must be solved. Of course there is a girlfriend involved. I think that kids who know about, or want to know about, the science behind DNA and genetics will enjoy this book. Although it is not politically correct to say, I think this book plays better to boys than to girls. Honestly and without malice, I do think Nancy Werlin’s Rules of Survival is heads above this good book.

ISBN: 0803726066
244 pages
690 Lexile