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Molly and the Machine by Slangerup, Erik Jon

Molly and the Machine by Slangerup, Erik Jon

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Perfect for fans of Stuart Gibbs and James Ponti, this "absolute blast" (Jarrett Lerner, author of the EngiNerds series) of a middle grade sci-fi adventure set in 1980s Ohio follows a young girl who makes incredible discoveries about family and belonging while chasing a kidnapping robot.

It's the summer of 1983, and one by one, the kids of Far Flung Falls are disappearing.

With sheer drop-offs at every turn, the woods behind Molly McQuirter's house have always been a dangerous place--even before something big and metal started lurking in them. But when Molly's little brother is snatched up before her eyes, she has no choice but to follow. Sure, Wally tends to ruin everything, and his finger practically lives up his nose, but she isn't about to let him be abducted by some unknown enemy, especially since their mom ran off to Florida two years ago and their dad, who's slowly morphing into a couch potato, won't be any help. If Molly wants to protect the family she has left, Wally's rescue is going to be up to her. So, aided a crew of unusually determined pets, Molly sets off on Pink Lightning--her tricked-out bicycle--on a chase through the hills of southern Ohio.

Finding the robot culprit only creates more questions, however, and when the unlikely mastermind behind the robot is uncovered, a new story begins to unfold--one of lost love, family bonds, and some seriously weird science.

Author: Erik Jon Slangerup
Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
Published: 06/07/2022
Pages: 416
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.50w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9781534497993
Audience: Ages 9-12

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2022
Booklist 06/01/2022 pg. 86
School Library Journal 07/01/2022 pg. 58
Publishers Weekly 08/22/2022

About the Author
Erik Jon Slangerup grew up in a magical time before cell phones or the internet. It was called the eighties. He spent most of it roaming outdoors unsupervised, which inspired him to write tales of adventure, like the middle grade Far Flung Falls series. He has also written several picture books, including the award-winning Dirt Boy. Erik is the father of five, which has been his biggest adventure yet. He lives in Columbus, Ohio. Discover more at ErikJonSlangerup.com.

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