About this book:

This is the story of Alex Lin, a young girl with an extraordinary mind for logic, math, and complex puzzles. While navigating the everyday challenges of elementary school, Alex's quiet world of numbers is disrupted by a series of mysterious events – an anonymous coded message, a seemingly random “meteorite” rock, and the unsettling presence of a man in a white van. Enlisting the help of Leo Chen, the new kid in class who possesses a keen eye for observation and an unexpected connection to the world of science, Alex begins to unravel the secrets.

As Alex and Leo delve deeper, they discover that the mysteries are connected to Leo’s grandfather, a brilliant, recently retired university professor, and his groundbreaking research on rare earth elements and biomineralization. Their scientific curiosity leads them into a dangerous world of corporate espionage and intellectual theft, orchestrated by a cunning former colleague of the professor. With threats looming and time running out, Alex must use her unique intellectual gifts to decipher complex codes, outsmart a dangerous adversary, and protect valuable research from being exploited.

"Smart Girl" is a captivating journey of intellect, friendship, and the unexpected challenges that arise when a brilliant young mind confronts the complexities of the real world. It explores themes of ambition, ethics, and the power of collaboration, demonstrating that sometimes, the most brilliant solutions come not just from logic, but from human connection and the courage to stand up for what is right. This thrilling novel will leave readers on the edge of their seats as Alex and Leo race against the clock to unveil a secret that could change the future of science, and their own lives forever.