Cal and the Amazing Anti-Gravity Machine (Smart Kids) - Hardcover

Hamilton, Richard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1582347239 ISBN 13: 9781582347233

Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens, 2006

Synopsis

In this wacky, adventurous chapter book, Cal and his grouchy talking dog, Frankie, discover the joys (and pitfalls) of anti-gravity when they join forces with Cal's inventive neighbor, Mr. Frout. This hair-raising adventure is a laugh-out-loud romp that lifts one boy's curiosity about science to a new level!

About this title

About the Author:

Richard Hamilton is the author of many children's books, including Polly's Picnic and Violet and the Mean and Rotten Pirates. He lives in England.

Sam Hearn graduated from art school in London and works as an illustrator with a part-time job in a children's bookstore. He also illustrated Violet and the Mean and Rotten Pirates.

From AudioFile:

Strange happenings in his neighbor's yard entice Cal onto his shed roof for observation but not before he finds the unusual in his own world. Not the least of this is a growlly stomached dog that, to Cal's ears only, speaks. The inseparable Cal and Frankie befriend the eccentric inventor next door and soon find themselves whisked into an experiment gone awry. Russell Boulter narrates with gusto, bringing each scene to life. The excitement of experiencing weightlessness is followed by the realization of its potential ramifications. Boulter's characters are distinct; he is gravelly voiced as the ever-babbling Frankie, boisterous as Mr. Frout, and pontificating as Cal's parents. A.R. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1582347239
• ISBN 13: 9781582347233
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128
• Illustrator: Hearn Sam