World's Worst Time Machine

Name: World's Worst Time Machine
Brand: Simon & Schuster Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Dustin Brady
ISBN: 9781524885885

Author: Dustin Brady

Series: World's Worst Time Machine #1

Narrator: Kirby Heyborne

Unabridged: 3 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Published: 06/06/2023

Categories: Children's Fiction, Action & Adventure Stories, Historical Stories, Children's Humor, Science Fiction Stories

Synopsis

“… fast-paced action, humor, and strong characters… Brady has written a great series starter that also has a nice sprinkling of history, a little science, and engaging, fun characters. Highly recommended.” — Jean Little Library

When Liam summons Thomas Edison to help him finish his book report, the time machine delivers the wrong one. This Thomas Edison is a 10-year-old aspiring gangster from 1933 who demands to be called “Tommy Twinkles” and is also very interested in robbing a bank of the future. Liam could use some help from his parents here, but unfortunately, the time machine has kidnapped them both. In desperation, he turns to his friend Elsa. To set things right, these two fifth graders must embark on an adventure full of sci-fi gadgets, real-life gangsters, time travel, and a whole lot of Cheetos.

With over two million books sold, author Dustin Brady has mastered the art of hooking kids on reading. Short chapters filled with heart-pounding adventure, hilarious twists, and unforgettable characters keep even the most reluctant readers invested to the last page. This new series adds real-life history to the formula, making it a fun, fresh way to teach history.

About Dustin Brady

Dustin Brady writes funny, action-packed books for kids. Although he regularly gets locked out of his own accounts for forgetting passwords, Dustin still remembers the Super Mario Bros. 3 game genie code for infinite lives. It’s SLXPLOVS. Dustin lives in Cleveland, Ohio, with his wife, kids, and a small dog named Nugget.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Melanie on April 17, 2023

Liam’s $3 garage sale purchase at the home of inventor/scientist Wolfgang Snellenberg sends him and best friend Elsa on a mapcap adventure that starts fast and doesn’t let up until the resolution of this particular use of the WORLD’S WORST TIME MACHINE. Liam is a regular middle school student who do......more

Goodreads review by Mehsi on April 20, 2023

I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review. Yesterday night (on the 13th of Feb) I just couldn’t sleep so I thought I would read this book, or well, I thought I would read it partially, but then in the end I just read it all. It was at times a bit of a struggle, and sometimes......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on November 14, 2023

This was a super quick read that made me laugh. Lots of fun illustrations and a few twists, I definitely recommend this book for readers on the younger side (ages 6-10) who are looking for funny adventures. This would make a fun family bedtime read over several days. 3.5 solid stars......more

Goodreads review by Kailey (Luminous Libro) on July 28, 2023

At the garage sale of a famous scientist, Liam finds a box labeled, "World's Worst Time Machine", and decides to try it out. He slaps together a few wires, sticks an old-fashioned telephone onto it, hooks up half an ink-jet printer, fastens it all together with duct tape, and plugs it in. His friend......more

Goodreads review by Sarah R. Loper on January 11, 2023

This is an upper-middle-grade chapter book that is fast-paced & funny. I enjoyed this book as an adult, and I can imagine many young readers just loving this adventure. Liam & Elsa are lovable characters, but like most middle school friends, they do struggle with listening to one another. The plot m......more