What an absolutely mind-blowing, flame-throwing, steampunking adventure!! -T. Crum Mystery! Adventure! 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.
