Hey Kid, Want to Buy a Bridge? 11, Jon Scieszka
Hey Kid, Want to Buy a Bridge? 11, Jon Scieszka
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Hey Kid, Want to Buy a Bridge? #11

Author: Jon Scieszka

Narrator: Bryan Kennedy

Unabridged: 1 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/02/2019


Synopsis

The Time Warp Trio is staying home for once, and Joe's got a perfect way to keep The Book from getting lost. But when the guys find themselves stuck on top of the half-finished Brooklyn Bridge, they realize that Joe's foolproof Book Tracker wasn't so foolproof after all. Now the guys have to make their way through 1877 Brooklyn and find The Book before they un-invent the lightbulb, the phonograph and–oh, no!–baseball!

About The Author

Multiple award-winning author Jon Scieszka grew up in Flint, Michigan, the second oldest and the nicest of six boys. Jon went to school at Culver Military Academy in Indiana where he was a Lieutenant; Albion College in Michigan where he studied to be a doctor; and Columbia University in New York, where he received an M.F.A. in fiction. He taught elementary school in New York for ten years in a variety of positions. He is the author of many books for children including the New York Times Best Illustrated Book The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (illustrated by Lane Smith), the Caldecott Honor book The True Story of the Three Little Pigs (illustrated by Lane Smith), and Math Curse (illustrated by Lane Smith).  In addition to his work as an author, Jon also runs a web-based literacy program called “Guys Read” that is designed to encourage boys, particularly reluctant readers, to get involved with books. In 2008, Jon was named the country’s first National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, a joint effort of the Library of Congress and the Children’s Book Council. During his two-year role as Ambassador, he acted as a spokesperson for children’s literature, speaking to groups of parents, teachers, and children to encourage the importance of reading. You can visit Jon online at www.jsworldwide.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Erin

This is also part of a series, The Time Warp Trio, has elements of Historical Fiction and Fantasy. But mostly it struck me as funny and quirky, and I especially like it because the series is literally about how a book (The Book, in this case) can take you anywhere. I've usually enjoyed Jon Scieszka'......more

What would life be like if Thomas Edison never invented the light bulb? Sam, Fred, and Joe find out when The Book transports them to New York City in 1877. The only problem is that New York City in 1877 looks totally different than New York City now, and Thomas Edison is so confused that he can bare......more

Goodreads review by Jenny

This was one of the better books in the series. The trio goes back to the victorian period while the Brooklyn Bridge is being built. While historical details are still rather sparse, this is still fun. Check out my YouTube channel for bookish videos and monthly wrap ups!......more

Goodreads review by Joe

I liked this one. The granddaughters jump in time and meet the main characters in this book. It’s about the San Francisco bridge......more