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The Remarkable Inventions of Walter Mortinson by Quinn Sosna-Spear - ISBN: 9781534420816
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Runaway inventor, strange lands, and dark secrets await his destiny.

The Remarkable Inventions of Walter Mortinson

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    336 pages

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    1 May 2020

Summary

“Contains elements of Oz and Harry Potter with a healthy dollop of Willy Wonka thrown into the mix.” -Kirkus Reviews

In this sweeping and inventive debut novel that’s perfect for fans of Roald Dahl, Neil Gaiman, and Tim Burton, a prodigal inventor flees his home to find his destiny.

In the humdrum town of Moormouth, Walter Mortinson’s unusual inventions cause nothing but trouble. After one of his contraptions throws the town into chaos, Walter’s mother demands he cut the nonse…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781534420816
ISBN-10:1534420819
Author:Quinn Sosna-Spear
Publisher:Simon & Schuster
Imprint:Simon & Schuster
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:336
Release Date:1 May 2020
Weight:229g
Dimensions:23mm x 130mm x 194mm
Audience Age:8
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The Remarkable Inventions of Walter Mortinson by Quinn Sosna-Spear - ISBN: 9781534420816
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Critics Review

This is a charming tale with a witty tone … the perfect read aloud for 4th-6th grade classes.

All readers with a heart for adventure will appreciate this quirkily told tale. * BCCB * This is a charming tale with a witty tone … the perfect read aloud for 4th-6th grade classes. * School Library Connection Recommended * “Sosna-Spear’s debut novel contains elements of Oz and Harry Potter with a healthy dollop of Willie Wonka thrown into the mix….An earnest novel that celebrates courage and individuality.” * Kirkus Reviews *

About The Author

Quinn Sosna-Spear

Quinn Sosna-Spear was named a California Young Playwright at seventeen and went on to study at the University of Southern California. She has since written books, films, and comics. Her novels are inspired by her childhood and the untimely death of her own mother. Quinn hopes to share with all readers—particularly those struggling with loss—the humor, poignancy, and adventure in such things…as dreary and impossible as they may seem.

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