Synopses & Reviews
Aaron Reynolds is the author of numerous children's books, including TIGER MOTH: INSECT NINJA (Stone Arch Books), CHICKS AND SALSA (Bloomsbury Children's Books), and TALE OF THE POISONOUS YUCK BUGS (Zonderkidz). He lives in Fox River Grove, Illinois.
Synopsis
Sparks literally fly as Devon makes the leap from observer to creator. With the help of the Metal Man, can Devon weld a sculpture of his own, or will the scrap metal amount to a pile of junk as his Mom suspects?
About the Author
"There's a fire in me, just like that torch."
Devon visits the Metal Man at his fiery workshop every day, despite the scorching heat of the city where he lives. At the Metal Man's shop, sparks fly from his welding torch as he cuts and melts together old pieces of junk into works of art. Devon is fascinated by the Metal Man's creations. Then one day, the Metal Man lets Devon put his own imagination to work.
Aaron Reynolds's urban voice and the gritty illustrations of Paul Hoppe bring an exciting beat and pulse to the story of a young boy discovering his own voice and vision in art with a kind mentor to lead the way.