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by Erik Jon Slangerup (Author)
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 Biography
Erik Jon Slangerup writes action-adventure novels for young readers--usually something with a monster, robot, or spaceship in it. His books include The Intergalactics and the Far Flung Falls series. He has also written several picture books. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Erik is the father of six, which has been his greatest adventure yet. Discover more at ErikJonSlangerup.com.
Number of Pages: 432
Dimensions: 1.3 x 7.4 x 5.1 IN
Publication Date: May 23, 2023
