Five Stars - Readers' Favorite
Certified Great Read - Reading with Your Kids
Purple Dragonfly Book Award
Literary Titan Book Award
Award Winner - The BookFest

Environmental activism
STEM problem-solving
Friendship and teamwork
Public health
Responsibility and innovation

"This story is educational, empowering, and easy to understand. The scientific knowledge shared feels accessible, and the messaging behind the science —the need to eliminate plastic and hold corporations accountable for their toxic waste— will motivate readers of any age...I'd recommend this book to anyone who knows and loves kids around this age for its tremendous authentic representation of their emotions and struggles alone, but it is so much more than that...The Antidotes' fierce fight for public health, and determination to prevent another debilitating pandemic is deeply inspiring and often made me tear up... The Antidotes: Pollution Solution is an informative, inspirational story that would suit readers of any age who can empathize with the difficulties that kids have faced since being reintroduced into classrooms after the isolation of COVID-19 quarantine." -Andrea Marks-Joseph, Independent Book Review

"Informative and educational while being constantly entertaining, The Antidotes is a fun-filled adventure tale that follows a group of fifth-graders working on finding a solution for plastic pollution. Author Patty Mechael, a public health specialist, sheds light on the increasingly relevant topic of plastic usage and its role in the destruction of oceanic ecosystems. This is a book that should be introduced to all preteens out there for the future of this planet lies in their hands. Although every member of The Antidotes has a distinct personality and agency in their actions, they all work together for the greater good. A lesson for us all. Highly recommended to kids and their parents." - Reader's Favorites

"Patty Mechael's The Antidotes: Pollution Solution grabs us by the hand and leads us along with Izi, Gir, and their friends as they make discoveries about who and what caused the devastation and how people can stay safe.This book's plot moved along fairly quickly, which I found enjoyable. The author did an excellent job with exciting twists that drew me into the intrigue and left me reeling after discovering an unexpected turn of events. Patty Mechael uses straightforward wording and distinct characters who were well-rounded and had perfectly balanced emotions.... I liked it when the kids did scientific experiments that tested bacteria and the chemicals that polluted the water. I am delighted to have acquired a new understanding of chemistry, which I intend to apply to my practical projects. Another important component of Mechael's work is the way she incorporates modern technology. These elements significantly boosted the originality, charm, and allure of The Antidotes." -Reader's Favorites