Fizz: Nothing is as it seems

A YOUNG WOMAN'S QUEST TO UNRAVEL THE UNIVERSE

The future. In response to environmental degradation, the Eco-community sect eschews science and technology, returning an austere agricultural life of nature-worship. But one young member, Fizz, struggles to reconcile these doctrines with her own burning curiosity. Risking life and social standing, Fizz embarks on a quest that brings her face-to-face with the often-eccentric giants of physics, from Aristotle and Galileo to Einstein and Hawking. One encounter at a time, Fizz pieces together the intricate workings of our universe, while struggling with the resulting intellectual, moral, and personal challenges.

Returning as a changed person from her epic quest, Fizz faces the decision that will change her world forever.
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From ForeWord magazine Clarion Review - 5 stars:
Not since Sophie's World, to which this novel bears important similarities, has there been a book to do for the scientific world what the former did for philosophy-inform, intrigue, and entertain... Young girls who accompany Fizz on her journey will quickly discover how good it feels to satisfy their curiosity about how the universe works. Men and women of all ages who enjoy learning outside of school will also be enthralled with these adventures in physics...

Zvi Schreiber's writing is clear and the plot zooms along... The personalities of the real-life physicists are well-drawn... Challenges that each scientist faced are presented boldly... A lot of fun.

Should be read by young and old. You will love it. — The Physics Teacher