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The New Switcheroo (Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines #2)

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The New Switcheroo (Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines #2) follows young inventor Rube Goldberg as he navigates his way through a new series of challenges in his small town. Rube's innovative spirit is fired up when he's faced with unexpected twists that require his creativity and love for inventions. This engaging children's book encourages curiosity and problem-solving, celebrating the whimsy and fun of engineering with Rube's outlandish contraptions.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for creative inventions and clever problem-solving wrapped in delightful adventures. It's ideal for children who love the whimsical world of Rube Goldberg machines and are keen on tales that blend imagination with fun, challenge, and teamwork.

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The New Switcheroo (Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines #2)

Just as Rube and his two best friends, Boob and Pearl, are busy agonizing over the Switcheroo Dance and planning Pearl's campaign for class president, they discover that Beechwood was once a sundown town and Rube realizes that racism and bigotry still exist there.

The side-splitting follow-up to Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines, by best-selling author Brandon T. Snider and featuring illustrations by award-winning artist Ed Steckley

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The side-splitting follow-up to Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines, by bestselling author Brandon T. Snider and featuring illustrations by award-winning artist Ed SteckleyAfter unintentionally unmasking a criminal mastermind at his school’s Contraption Convention, Rube Goldberg—and his inventions—are the talk of the sixth grade. Rube’s star is on the rise, and it’s a lot of pressure. What if he’s lost his mojo? There’s no time to wonder, because Rube and his two best friends, Boob and Pearl, are busy planning Pearl’s campaign for class president. With the Switcheroo Dance a weekend before the big election, Pearl’s path to victory is set. That is, until a new mystery strikes the town. Rube is eager to bring Zach into the fold, but Boob and Pearl can’t help but wonder if Rube’s mysterious new friend is hiding something . . . will Rube get his mojo back in time to unravel the mystery and save Pearl’s campaign? Hijinks and hilarity abound in this dynamic follow-up to Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines, written by bestselling author Brandon T. Snider and featuring black-and-white illustrations by Ed Steckley.

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The New Switcheroo is noted for its candid explorations of sometimes overlooked aspects of life and history, offering a fresh perspective that resonates well with readers. The story's engaging approach makes it a noteworthy addition to children's literature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419750069

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 December 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Amulet Books

Illustration: Black-and-white illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ed Steckley

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Brandon T. Snider is the bestselling 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 such as 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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