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Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines

By Brandon T. Snider
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Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines by Brandon T. Snider follows a young inventor named Rube Goldberg, who is famous for his whimsical and imaginative contraptions. The story takes place in a unique school setting where Rube faces challenges and seeks to overcome them with friendship and his ingenious machines. It's a lively tale of creativity, problem-solving, and the joy of inventing, aimed at young adults who enjoy science with a touch of humour.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for inventiveness, humour, and creativity. It brings to life the whimsical world of complex machines and zany contraptions, offering an adventurous and entertaining journey for young adults who appreciate a blend of science, imagination, and fun storytelling.

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Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines

When on the first day of middle school Principal Kim announces a Contraption Convention, young inventor Rube Goldberg must conquer his anxieties and a ghostly mystery to come up with something brilliant for the judges and his friends.

The hilarious first book in an all-new illustrated middle-grade series starring young inventor Rube Goldberg

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The hilarious first book in an all-new illustrated middle-grade series starring young inventor Rube Goldberg—now in paperback.

Grab a wrench, flip a switch, and get ready to spring into this all-new, side-splitting illustrated series featuring a young master of machines—Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines!

With summer gone too quickly, Rube must finally face what he’s been dreading all vacation: middle school! He’s not ready for new classes, new people, new everything—and it’s really taking a toll on him. With his anxieties in full gear, all Rube wants to do is do what he does best: invent!

When Principal Kim announces that the school is going to throw a Contraption Convention—Con Con—Rube is ready to show off his skills and get out of his funk!

But things just can’t seem to go right for Rube: He gets banned from Con Con, his friendships are strained, and weird, ghostly incidents begin to throw the town into total chaos. But Rube has a big solution to every little problem, and he’s ready to get back on track, solve the ghostly mystery, and come up with something brilliant before it’s time to face the judging table!

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The book captures the essence of change and growth during the tween years, complemented by Steckley's illustrations that bring to life the chaotic, inventive spirit of Rube's workspace. It combines middle school humour and engaging images, offering an entertaining exploration of navigating challenging situations. Jim Gaffigan praises it for captivating children and reducing their screen time, suggesting it carries a unique charm.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419750052

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 November 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Amulet Paperbacks

Illustration: Black-and-white illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ed Steckley

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 256

Collections

Brandon,T Snider Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

Brandon T. Snider is the best-selling author of the award-winning Dark Knight Manual, as well as the Avengers: Infinity War: The Cosmic Quest series. Additionally, he has written books featuring Cartoon Network favorites like Adventure Time and Regular Show, Marvel’s Spider-Man and Black Panther, plus pop culture icons such as Justice League, Star Wars, and The Muppets. He lives in New York City, where he is a member of the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA.

Jennifer George is president of the Rube Goldberg Institute for Innovation and Creativity. George is Rube Goldberg’s granddaughter and lives and works in New York City.

Ed Steckley is an award-winning print and advertising illustrator, based in Racine, Wisconsin.

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