Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
"Thoroughly engrossing story recommended for young sci-fi and fantasy fans who hold a prior attraction to books such as John Bellairs'
House with a Clock in its Walls." -D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
Willa always knew one of her mother's crazy inventions would cause trouble. She just didn't think it would get the whole family banished to Grandeur, a hidden city full of Idiot Geniuses deemed too dangerous to remain Outside.
Now, with the help of her cat, the Magnificent Lady Grayson of the Silky White Underbelly, or Just Grayson for Short, Willa and her new friends must scour Grandeur's strange avenues in search of the Clockwerk Boy. Among her encounters: a curiosity shop run by curiously intelligent cats. Gear Hall, where Clockwerks outnumber humans. And the Jolly Rajah, a man-o'-war o' pancakes, where your meal of flapjacks and hot chocolate is served with a brace of pistols and side of grappling hooks. Prepare to be boarded
Synopsis
"Idiot Genius is a whimsical novel any middle school kid would enjoy. Zany characters, imaginative settings, and a sense of adventure will appeal to young readers. They'll be eager to get their hands on the next installment." -The BookLife Prize
Your mother's identified as an Idiot Genius, your family's abducted to a strange new city-for safekeeping-and now your timeline's in danger. What's an ingenious 11-year-old to do?
Join Willa Snap and meet sentient Clockwerks (mechanical people). Go to Idiot School (and learn nothing). Dine at the Jolly Rajah Man-o'-War o' Pancakes (eat pancakes on the high seas-Arr ).
Perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman, the Artemis Fowl series, and Percy Jackson, this action-packed adventure will take you to places you've never imagined, but always wanted to visit.
Synopsis
Ever wonder why some crazy scientist hasn't blown up the world?
Willa Snap used to, until she found out about the Black Fez. They're the ones who decided her mom was an Idiot Genius and whisked the whole family off to a super-secret city for safekeeping.
Only why doesn't it feel very safe there?
And while we're at it, why exactly was Willa's cat, Grayson, working so hard to foil all her mother's inventions?
Perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman, the Artemis Fowl series, and Percy Jackson, this action-packed adventure will take you to places you've never imagined, but always wanted to visit.
What fans are saying:
"Willa Snap and the Clockwerk Boy is a gorgeously written book."
"Absolutely delightful read "
"I was hooked from the first paragraph."
"Entertaining, engaging, fresh "
"There are plenty of books out there that I enjoy and find interesting, but rarely do I think while reading, 'This is so much fun.'"
"Very cool, need more right now."
"The story engages the imagination from the first page, and the writing is hilarious."
"What an absolutely mind blowing, flame throwing, steampunking adventure "
"I would have adored it just as much at age twelve as I have enjoyed it now."
"I enjoyed the steady paced action that kept me turning pages until the end."
"We missed bed time plenty of times due to 'just a few more pages '"
"Arcabascio's delightful illustrations are a real treat; there should be more clock punk cats in the world."
"Your passport is ready. Click purchase, and be prepared as the Black Fezzes start to circle."
"It was a great way to introduce my daughter to the world of steampunk that I love so much "
"Amazing illustrations, even in the Kindle edition."
Synopsis
Nancy Drew meets Steampunk
Ever wonder what happens after your mom's labeled an Idiot Genius, and your whole family's relocated to a super secret city so she can't do any harm? Of course not, right? Why would you waste time thinking about something crazy like that?
I mean, sure, there were clues: mysteriously sabotaged experiments, calculators leaping to their deaths from tall tabletops, Mom's cell phone constantly drowning in the toilet. HOW WAS I TO KNOW MY CAT WAS TRYING TO SAVE US?
But now I have bigger problems. My dad and I were labeled Idiots-which isn't good-but then a Clockwerk Boy came up to me and told me my timeline was in danger. As if that wasn't bad enough, he wound down before he could give me all the details. And now I can't find him
Perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman, the Artemis Fowl series, and Percy Jackson, this action-packed adventure will take you to places you've never imagined, but always wanted to visit.
"It's unusual to see such sci-fi depth and detail in a title directed to young adults, but this is precisely what makes Idiot Genius: Willa Snap and the Clockwerk Boy such an appealing production: the characterization is solid while its fantastic setting will intrigue ages well beyond its intended 9-12-year-old audience. Highly recommended for young adults seeking something compellingly different." -D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
What fans are saying:
"There are plenty of books out there that I enjoy and find interesting, but rarely do I think while reading, 'This is so much fun.'"
"Willa Snap and the Clockwerk Boy is a gorgeously written book."
"Absolutely delightful read "
"I was hooked from the first paragraph."
"The story engages the imagination from the first page, and the writing is hilarious."
"Entertaining, engaging, fresh "
"Very cool, need more right now."
"What an absolutely mind blowing, flame throwing, steampunking adventure "
"I would have adored it just as much at age twelve as I have enjoyed it now."
"I enjoyed the steady paced action that kept me turning pages until the end."
"We missed bed time plenty of times due to 'just a few more pages '"
"Arcabascio's delightful illustrations are a real treat; there should be more clock punk cats in the world."
"Your passport is ready. Click purchase, and be prepared as the Black Fezzes start to circle."
"It was a great way to introduce my daughter to the world of steampunk that I love so much "
"Amazing illustrations, even in the Kindle edition."
Synopsis
National Indie Excellence Award Winner for Juvenile Fiction / Independent Publisher Book Award Medalist / International Rubery Book Award Shortlist
Ever wonder what happens after your mom's labeled an Idiot Genius, and your whole family's relocated to a super secret city so she can't do any harm? Of course not, right? Why would you waste time thinking about something crazy like that?
I mean, sure, there were clues: mysteriously sabotaged experiments, calculators leaping to their deaths from tall tabletops, Mom's cell phone constantly drowning in the toilet. HOW WAS I TO KNOW MY CAT WAS TRYING TO SAVE US?
But now I have bigger problems. My dad and I were labeled Idiots-which isn't good-but then a Clockwerk Boy came up to me and told me my timeline was in danger. As if that wasn't bad enough, he wound down before he could give me all the details. And now I can't find him
Perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman, the Artemis Fowl series, and Percy Jackson, this action-packed adventure will take you to places you've never imagined, but always wanted to visit.
"It's unusual to see such sci-fi depth and detail in a title directed to young adults, but this is precisely what makes Idiot Genius: Willa Snap and the Clockwerk Boy such an appealing production: the characterization is solid while its fantastic setting will intrigue ages well beyond its intended 9-12-year-old audience. Highly recommended for young adults seeking something compellingly different." -D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
What fans are saying:
"There are plenty of books out there that I enjoy and find interesting, but rarely do I think while reading, 'This is so much fun.'"
"Willa Snap and the Clockwerk Boy is a gorgeously written book."
"Absolutely delightful read "
"I was hooked from the first paragraph."
"The story engages the imagination from the first page, and the writing is hilarious."
"Entertaining, engaging, fresh "
"Very cool, need more right now."
"What an absolutely mind blowing, flame throwing, steampunking adventure "
"I would have adored it just as much at age twelve as I have enjoyed it now."
"I enjoyed the steady paced action that kept me turning pages until the end."
"We missed bed time plenty of times due to 'just a few more pages '"
"Arcabascio's delightful illustrations are a real treat; there should be more clock punk cats in the world."
"Your passport is ready. Click purchase, and be prepared as the Black Fezzes start to circle."
"It was a great way to introduce my daughter to the world of steampunk that I love so much "
"Amazing illustrations, even in the Kindle edition."
Synopsis
"What an absolutely mind blowing, flame throwing, steampunking adventure " -T. Crum
National Indie Excellence Award Winner for Juvenile Fiction / Independent Publisher Book Award Medalist / International Rubery Book Award Shortlist
Ever wonder what would happen if your mom made an entire neighborhood disappear? Of course not, right? Who would do that? (Hey, it's not like she didn't put our neighborhood back.)
But that's what life is like when your mother is an Idiot Genius. You never know what she's going to think up next.
I mean, sure, in the beginning, there were clues: mysteriously sabotaged experiments, laptop computers leaping to their deaths from tall tabletops, Mom's cell phone constantly drowning in the toilet. HOW WAS I TO KNOW MY CAT WAS TRYING TO SAVE US?
Only now I have bigger problems. My whole family's been relocated to a super-secret city, where my dad and I were labeled as just plain Idiots-which is bad enough. But then a Clockwerk Boy warned me that my timeline was in danger.
Unfortunately for me, he wound down before he could spill all the details. And now . . . I can't find him
Perfect for fans of The Mysterious Benedict Society, Percy Jackson, Neil Gaiman, and the Artemis Fowl series, this action-packed adventure will take you to places you've never imagined, but always wanted to visit.
"It's unusual to see such sci-fi depth and detail in a title directed to young adults, but this is precisely what makes Idiot Genius: Willa Snap and the Clockwerk Boy such an appealing production: the characterization is solid while its fantastic setting will intrigue ages well beyond its intended 9-12-year-old audience. Highly recommended for young adults seeking something compellingly different." -D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
What fans are saying:
"There are plenty of books out there that I enjoy and find interesting, but rarely do I think while reading, 'This is so much fun.'"
"Willa Snap and the Clockwerk Boy is a gorgeously written book."
"Absolutely delightful read "
"I was hooked from the first paragraph."
"The story engages the imagination from the first page, and the writing is hilarious."
"Entertaining, engaging, fresh "
"Very cool, need more right now."
"What an absolutely mind blowing, flame throwing, steampunking adventure "
"I would have adored it just as much at age twelve as I have enjoyed it now."
"I enjoyed the steady paced action that kept me turning pages until the end."
"We missed bed time plenty of times due to 'just a few more pages '"
"Arcabascio's delightful illustrations are a real treat; there should be more clock punk cats in the world."
"Your passport is ready. Click purchase, and be prepared as the Black Fezzes start to circle."
"It was a great way to introduce my daughter to the world of steampunk that I love so much "
"Amazing illustrations, even in the Kindle edition."
Synopsis
"What an absolutely mind-blowing, flame-throwing, steampunking adventure " -T. Crum
Nancy Drew meets Steampunk
Join Willa Snap and her cat, Grayson, on their first big adventure in Grandeur, a city filled with scientists whose ideas are too dangerous to remain Outside.
The mystery begins when a Clockwerk Boy from one of Grandeur's strange neighborhoods warns Willa she's in danger-but winds down before he can explain. Grandeur's as full of secrets as it is inventions: tour the city from the air in a glass-bottomed MiniDirigy, ply its streets from the comfort of a steam-powered rhinoceros cab, or grab a quick bite at the Jolly Rajah Man-o'-War o' Pancakes-where the french toast is always delicious, and the sea battles are epic. Quick's the word and sharp's the action . . . there's not a moment to lose.
Perfect for fans of The Mysterious Benedict Society, Percy Jackson, Neil Gaiman, and the Artemis Fowl series, this action-packed adventure will take you to places you've never imagined, but always wanted to visit.
"It's unusual to see such sci-fi depth and detail in a title directed to young adults, but this is precisely what makes Idiot Genius: Willa Snap and the Clockwerk Boy such an appealing production: the characterization is solid while its fantastic setting will intrigue ages well beyond its intended 9-12-year-old audience. Highly recommended for young adults seeking something compellingly different." -D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
What fans are saying:
"I was hooked from the first paragraph."
"There are plenty of books out there that I enjoy and find interesting, but rarely do I think while reading, 'This is so much fun.'"
"Willa Snap and the Clockwerk Boy is a gorgeously written book."
"Absolutely delightful read "
"The story engages the imagination from the first page, and the writing is hilarious."
"Entertaining, engaging, fresh "
"Very cool, need more right now."
"What an absolutely mind blowing, flame throwing, steampunking adventure "
"I would have adored it just as much at age twelve as I have enjoyed it now."
"I enjoyed the steady paced action that kept me turning pages until the end."
"We missed bed time plenty of times due to 'just a few more pages '"
"Arcabascio's delightful illustrations are a real treat; there should be more clock punk cats in the world."
"Your passport is ready. Click purchase, and be prepared as the Black Fezzes start to circle."
"It was a great way to introduce my daughter to the world of steampunk that I love so much "
"Amazing illustrations, even in the Kindle edition."
Synopsis
"What an absolutely mind-blowing, flame-throwing, steampunking adventure " -T. Crum
Steampunk Talking cats Pancakes
Join Willa Snap and her cat, Grayson, on their first big adventure in Grandeur, a city filled with scientists whose ideas are too dangerous to remain Outside.
The mystery begins when a Clockwerk Boy from one of Grandeur's strange neighborhoods warns Willa she's in danger-but winds down before he can explain. Grandeur's as full of secrets as it is inventions: tour the city from the air in a glass-bottomed MiniDirigy, ply its streets from the comfort of a steam-powered rhinoceros cab, or grab a quick bite at the Jolly Rajah Man-o'-War o' Pancakes-where the french toast is always delicious, and the sea battles are epic. Quick's the word and sharp's the action . . . there's not a moment to lose.
Perfect for fans of The Mysterious Benedict Society, Percy Jackson, Neil Gaiman, and the Artemis Fowl series, this action-packed adventure will take you to places you've never imagined, but always wanted to visit.
"It's unusual to see such sci-fi depth and detail in a title directed to young adults, but this is precisely what makes Idiot Genius: Willa Snap and the Clockwerk Boy such an appealing production: the characterization is solid while its fantastic setting will intrigue ages well beyond its intended 9-12-year-old audience. Highly recommended for young adults seeking something compellingly different." -D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
What fans are saying:
"I was hooked from the first paragraph."
"There are plenty of books out there that I enjoy and find interesting, but rarely do I think while reading, 'This is so much fun.'"
"Willa Snap and the Clockwerk Boy is a gorgeously written book."
"Absolutely delightful read "
"The story engages the imagination from the first page, and the writing is hilarious."
"Entertaining, engaging, fresh "
"Very cool, need more right now."
"What an absolutely mind blowing, flame throwing, steampunking adventure "
"I would have adored it just as much at age twelve as I have enjoyed it now."
"I enjoyed the steady paced action that kept me turning pages until the end."
"We missed bed time plenty of times due to 'just a few more pages '"
"Arcabascio's delightful illustrations are a real treat; there should be more clock punk cats in the world."
"Your passport is ready. Click purchase, and be prepared as the Black Fezzes start to circle."
"It was a great way to introduce my daughter to the world of steampunk that I love so much "
"Amazing illustrations, even in the Kindle edition."
Synopsis
Hi. My name is Willa Snap. I used to be just like you I went to school, I learned things (mostly), and in the summers, my cat and I spent our days trying to keep each other out of trouble. She probably had the harder job.
But all that changed after my mother invented the pac-a-purse, an innocent-looking device capable of holding everything she needed: lipstick, wallet, car keys . . . car. Let's just say it attracted the wrong kind of attention.
Now we live in Grandeur, a hidden city filled with Idiot Geniuses like my mom, who can't understand the danger of their own inventions. Grandeur isn't like other cities. For starters, it's overrun with slightly less dangerous versions of all the inventions that got people stuck here in the first place. And as if that wasn't enough, yesterday a Clockwerk Boy told me my timeline was in danger. Now I have to figure out what he meant before my time runs out . . . only the Clockwerk Boy's gone missing.
"What an absolutely mind-blowing, flame-throwing, steampunking adventure " -T. Crum
Perfect for fans of The Mysterious Benedict Society, Percy Jackson, Neil Gaiman, and the Artemis Fowl series, this action-packed adventure will take you to places you've never imagined, but always wanted to visit.
"It's unusual to see such sci-fi depth and detail in a title directed to young adults, but this is precisely what makes Idiot Genius: Willa Snap and the Clockwerk Boy such an appealing production: the characterization is solid while its fantastic setting will intrigue ages well beyond its intended 9-12-year-old audience. Highly recommended for young adults seeking something compellingly different." -D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
What fans are saying:
"I was hooked from the first paragraph."
"There are plenty of books out there that I enjoy and find interesting, but rarely do I think while reading, 'This is so much fun.'"
"Willa Snap and the Clockwerk Boy is a gorgeously written book."
"Absolutely delightful read "
"The story engages the imagination from the first page, and the writing is hilarious."
"Entertaining, engaging, fresh "
"Very cool, need more right now."
"What an absolutely mind blowing, flame throwing, steampunking adventure "
"I would have adored it just as much at age twelve as I have enjoyed it now."
"I enjoyed the steady paced action that kept me turning pages until the end."
"We missed bed time plenty of times due to 'just a few more pages '"
"Arcabascio's delightful illustrations are a real treat; there should be more clock punk cats in the world."
"Your passport is ready. Click purchase, and be prepared as the Black Fezzes start to circle."
"It was a great way to introduce my daughter to the world of steampunk that I love so much "
"Amazing illustrations, even in the Kindle edition."
Synopsis
International Rubery Book Award Shortlist Independent Publisher Book Award Medalist National Indie Excellence Award
"What an absolutely mind-blowing, flame-throwing, steampunking adventure " -T. Crum
Hi. My name is Willa Snap. I used to be just like you I went to school, I learned things (mostly), and in the summers, my cat and I spent our days trying to keep each other out of trouble. She probably had the harder job.
But all that changed after my mother invented the pac-a-purse, an innocent-looking device capable of holding everything she needed: lipstick, wallet, car keys . . . car. Let's just say it attracted the wrong kind of attention.
Now we live in Grandeur, a hidden city filled with Idiot Geniuses like my mom, who can't understand the danger of their own inventions. Grandeur isn't like other cities. For starters, it's overrun with slightly less dangerous versions of all the inventions that got people stuck here in the first place. And as if that wasn't enough, yesterday a Clockwerk Boy told me my timeline was in danger. Now I have to figure out what he meant before my time runs out . . . only the Clockwerk Boy's gone missing.
Perfect for fans of The Mysterious Benedict Society, Percy Jackson, Neil Gaiman, and the Artemis Fowl series, this action-packed adventure will take you to places you've never imagined, but always wanted to visit.
What fans are saying:
"There are plenty of books out there that I enjoy and find interesting, but rarely do I think while reading, 'This is so much fun.'"
"I was hooked from the first paragraph."
"Willa Snap and the Clockwerk Boy is a gorgeously written book."
"Absolutely delightful read "
"The story engages the imagination from the first page, and the writing is hilarious."
"Entertaining, engaging, fresh "
"Very cool, need more right now."
"What an absolutely mind blowing, flame throwing, steampunking adventure "
"I would have adored it just as much at age twelve as I have enjoyed it now."
"I enjoyed the steady paced action that kept me turning pages until the end."
"We missed bed time plenty of times due to 'just a few more pages '"
"Arcabascio's delightful illustrations are a real treat; there should be more clock punk cats in the world."
"Your passport is ready. Click purchase, and be prepared as the Black Fezzes start to circle."
"It was a great way to introduce my daughter to the world of steampunk that I love so much "
"Amazing illustrations, even in the Kindle edition."
"It's unusual to see such sci-fi depth and detail in a title directed to young adults, but this is precisely what makes Idiot Genius: Willa Snap and the Clockwerk Boy such an appealing production: the characterization is solid while its fantastic setting will intrigue ages well beyond its intended 9-12-year-old audience. Highly recommended for young adults seeking something compellingly different." -D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review