Great for the budding young doctor or scientist

This book reflects on the journey of discovering vitamins through hardwork and curiosity. The best aspect of the writing is how the author creates a story that can inspire future young doctors and scientists to pursue their interests. The book was written by someone who knew their facts, but delivered in a way that is accessible and interesting to children. I know several relatives in my family who would probably love to have books like these on their shelves in their children's rooms. It's a great way to get children interested in medicine, but more importantly, learning about the power of their imagination.

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What do I like the best of this book

Here is the commentary from the Writer's Digest:"A lively writing style that makes what could be a dry nonfiction topic into a fast-moving, easily accessible, and easily understandable book, suitable for all ages. It makes history painless, is full of fascinating facts (for instance, that vitamin C was not discovered until 1931, and not named until 1935). The book also gives a nice overview of the amount of work that went into discovering how scurvy, beriberi, and pellagra were caused, and cured. It also gives a nice look at how exciting it can be to be in the medical field, and make these types of discoveries. The appealing, colorful illustrations lend a quirky sense of humor to the text while ably complementing it. The book's back blurb is nicely done and gives feel for what the book will be about"

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