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Michael Reisman
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Simon Bloom, The Gravity Keeper |
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No copies available |
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English |
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Hardcover |
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256 |
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2008-02-14 |
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0525479228 |
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Dutton Juvenile |
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3 dave (USA: NY), stacey (USA: OH), ***jaglvr*** (USA: PA) |
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3 ZzzKATzzzz (USA: MA), Christine (USA: NJ), Brenda Ball (USA: ME) |
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Sixth-grader Simon Bloom can't believe his luck when he finds a book that enables him to control the laws of physics. By simply reciting the formulas it contains, he can cancel gravity to fly around his bedroom, or decrease friction so he can slide down the street as if he were on Rollerblades. When two thugs with evil intentions come after Simon, he must use the formulas to save himself and the book from falling into their hands. This funny, fast, and imaginative novel from first-time author Michael Reisman will appeal to fans of both fantasy and action adventure. |
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***jaglvr*** (USA: PA) (2008/08/19):
Simon Bloom, The Gravity Keeper by Michael Reisman
Category: Science Fiction
Age Recommendation: Grade 6+
Release Date: 2/08
Publisher: Dutton Children’s Books
Reviewed by: JAGLVR
Stars: 5
What would you do if you could control the laws of Physics?
Simon Bloom is an average eleven year old boy that dreams of being able to fly and instantaneously travel to the moon. But as a 6th grader, he doesn’t know anything about the laws of Physics. Nor has he ever noticed the woods at the end of Van Silas Way. And not just any woods. These woods have trees as big as the Redwoods, yet no one seems to notice them. Then one fateful day, with his new friend Owen, the Breeze (yes with a capital B) beckons Simon to the dead end Van Silas Way. Out of nowhere, Dunkerhoook Woods appears before the 2 of them. They venture into the magically charged woods and discover a clearing with wood stumps arranged in a circle. While exploring the clearing, a Book (again, with a capital B) falls seemingly out of nowhere.
Enter the TEACHER’S EDITION OF PHYSICS. The Book belongs to the Keeper of the Order of Physics. Why has it fallen out of nowhere into Simon Bloom’s hands? And what is Simon to do with it? Well, as any curious sixth grader would do, he opens it. And thus begins the adventures.
The previous owner of the Book has been injured in a mysterious car accident and the Order of Physics members are out to find the perpetrator of the crime and the missing Book. And a mysterious hooded person and their assistant are trying to find the Book for their own personal use.
Simon and his friends must figure out how to use the Book to protect themselves from those that mean to harm them just to get their hands on the Book.
The story starts out a bit confusing with all the different characters and names of organizations. But once the plot begins to move along, it all comes together and is quite entertaining to the reader. For fans of the Harry Potter and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy series this new addition to the genre will be a treat for them.. Simon and his friends are determined eleven year olds not afraid to stand up to stronger adults as they try to return the book to its rightful owner. Battles ensue and the laws of Physics are put to the test.
Not normally a fan of this genre, Mr. Reisman has created an enchanting story appropriate for all ages to enjoy. The chapters are short so those of a younger age will be able to read a few pages and be able to stop at appropriate places. Older ones will be able to read multiple chapters in one sitting and still want to keep reading. The action is quick and the entire story takes place in less than a week’s time. I’m not sure if there will be a sequel to the story, but the ending leaves the possibility there. Pick up SIMON BLOOM and see what is possible!
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