Back in time with benjamin franklin qwerty stevens series. A book in the qwerty stevens adventures series a novel by dan gutman qwerty stevenss timetraveling adventures take him back to 1879 where he meets the great inventor thomas edison as he struggles to perfect his latest creation, the light bulb. Gut robert edwards stevens, nicknamed qwerty, likes digging in his backyard when hes in a bad mood. Back in time with benjamin franklin qwerty stevens series by. In this funny timetravel adventure, yearold qwerty stevens, a contemporary boy from new jersey meets up with the great inventor thomas. He was born in minlo,ohio but grew up in port huran,michigan. One minute qwerty stevens is researching a lastminute report on the internet, and the next minute benjamin franklin is sitting on his bed. How they come together in the year 1879 is the heart of this hilariously funny. Iacopo bruno is an illustrator and graphic designer. Thomas edison came up with the idea of electrocution and he designed the system that caused this disgusting torture.
Qwerty stevens, stuck in time with benjamin franklin. Thirteenyearold robert qwerty stevens uses the time machine he finds in his back yard to visit thomas edisons. Critics have said a dramatic and thoughtprovoking story with a strong message about honesty and friendship. The edison mystery robert edwards stevens, nicknamed qwerty, likes digging in his backyard when hes in a bad mood. Now he writes cool books like the kid who ran for president. One day, when hes really angry and has a lot on his. The edison mystery book by dan gutman official publisher page. Qwerty and his best friend, joe, realize they have to get franklin back in time for the signing, and they cant resist seeing it with their own eyes.
If you want to learn more about dan or his books, stop by his website at. It turns out to be a time machine invented by thomas edison, providing them with a way to meet the famous inventor. I give this book 4 stars for its creativity and the authors ability to keep the readers attention with the fun spin on history. Back in time with thomas edison qwerty stevens bk 1. And there is someone out there who wants to use it for a lot more than just cheating. Qwerty soon finds out that the machine can take you anywhere you want. While digging holes in his backyard, qwerty stevens unearths a machine that appears to be a lost invention by thomas edison. But now qwerty finds himself facing a new challenge. Thirteenyearold robert stevens, known as qwerty for the mistake he made in his third grade keyboarding class, unearths in his backyard a large mysterious wooden box that has the name thomas edison inscribed with gold lettering.
The edison mystery, qwerty digs up an old box containing a strange machine and a note saying the world is not ready for this. When he returns to the present after helping thomas edison invent the lightbulb, thirteenyearold computer whiz qwerty stevens decides to put away his anytime anywhere machine the past is just too risky. Its about this boy who finds a wooden box with a machine inside of it while digging in his backyard. Snik, brenton, judy, and kelsey havent stayed in the best touch since last years big homeworkmachine scandal. The edison mystery, which blends fact and fiction into a thrilling timetravel adventure jammed with surprising twists, eccentric characters, and maybe even a few laughs. The book qwerty stevensback in time by,dan gutmanis an awesome book,if you like mystery and suspense. But they are all pulled back together again when brenton realizes that the most powerful part of the machine that lets you cheat on homework was never really destroyed. One day, when hes really angry and has a lot on his mind, he starts digging. Qwerty stevens digs up a machine invented by edison. Or is it something even more incredible something that could take qwerty right to thomas edisons doorstep. The book qwerty stevensback in time by, dan gutmanis an awesome book,if you like mystery and suspense. The electrical system which we use was developed by tesla who lived and created during the same. The edison mystery qwerty stevens adventures by dan gutman book cover, description, publication history. The homework machine by dan gutman overdrive rakuten.
Qwerty stevens, back in time and back in time with benjamin franklin. Dan gutman hated to read when he was a kid, then he grew up. Dan gutman robert edwards stevens, nicknamed qwerty, likes digging in his backyard when hes in a bad mood. See the complete qwerty stevens series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. He hooks it up to his computer and is transported to spain accidentally. Qwerty stevens, back in time by dan gutman the edison mystery robert edwards stevens, nicknamed qwerty, likes digging in his backyard when hes in a bad mood. Robert edwards stevens, nicknamed qwerty, likes digging in his backyard when hes in a bad mood. This book is great for anyone who likes to think of history in a different way. Summary robert edwards stevens, nicknamed qwerty, likes digging in his backyard when hes in a bad mood. Get a free ebook by joining our mailing list today. He soon figures out it can travel through space and time. Thirteenyearold qwerty stevens is a new jersey kid who enjoys basketball and his computer.
Im not sure it ever will be and a signature from thomas a. Thanks to the anytime anywhere machine hooked up to his computer, qwerty has snatched franklin from july 4, 1776, the very day the declaration of independence was signed. Is this a phonograph created by the famous inventor himself. Barbara 16, madison 6 qwertys sisters, he calls them thing 1 and thing 2. Back in time with thomas edison qwerty stevens series by. Thomas edison is a grouchy, but brilliant scientist struggling to invent the light bulb. Thirteenyearold robert stevens, known as qwerty for the mistake he made in his third grade keyboarding class, unearths in his backyard a large mysterious wooden box that has the name thomas edison inscribed with gold. Return of the homework machine by dan gutman brenton, snik, judy, and kelsey are all back for another year of school and another mystery. Qwerty and his friend joey discover a wooden box buried in qwertys backyard.
The edison mystery qwerty stevens, back in time dan gutman on amazon. Qwerty and his best friend, joe, realize they have to. The edison mystery qwerty stevens, back in time gutman, dan on. He hits something, a wooden box with a famous signature.
Dan gutman thirteenyearold robert qwerty stevens uses the time machine he finds in his back yard to visit thomas edisons workshop in 1879, and there helps develop the electric light bulb, but then needs. The qwerty stevens book series by dan gutman includes books the edison mystery. Qwerty stevens, back in time dan gutman paperback juvenile fiction english 9780689841255. The edison mystery by dan gutman is a great read for anyone who likes history with a twist. He doesnt dig for anything special he just digs to get his mind off things.
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