About This Book
Reach for this book when you notice your child spending hours in the garage or at the kitchen table trying to build something out of nothing. It is the ultimate tribute to the 'tinkerer' spirit, perfect for children who feel their ideas are too big for their small stature. The story follows Bob Fulton, an amateur inventor whose attempt to create a soda-pop stretcher accidentally leads to the discovery of an anti-gravity fuel. It is a lighthearted, classic science fiction adventure that validates a child's intellectual curiosity and their ability to solve problems that baffle adults. Parents will appreciate the way it encourages scientific thinking and creative problem-solving without being overly educational or heavy-handed. It is a safe, humorous, and deeply empowering read for the elementary school years.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and very light. There are no heavy emotional themes like death or divorce. The conflict involves 'bad guys' (spies) who are depicted in a somewhat bumbling, stereotypical way common to mid-century middle-grade fiction. The resolution is hopeful and triumphant.
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