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By Eric Bower
The Bizarre Baron Inventions
JUVENILE FICTION
250 Pages, 5.25 x 8.0
Formats: Trade Paper
Trade Paper, $7.99 (US $7.99) (CA $9.99)
ISBN 9781944995263
Rights: WOR
Chicago Review Press (Dec 2018)
Amberjack Publishing
Overview
Waldo Baron awakes one morning to find his inventor parents have turned their house into a flying machine, and they intend to enter into a race across the country in the hopes of winning the $500 prize. His parents’ plans go astray when they are kidnapped by Rose Blackwood, the sister of notorious villain Benedict Blackwood, who intends to use the prize money to free her brother from prison. But Rose is not what she seems to be, and Waldo finds himself becoming friends with their kindly kidnapper as they race across the country in the magnificent flying Baron estate!
Author Biography
Eric Bower is the author of The Bizarre Baron Inventions series. He was born in Denville, New Jersey, an event of which he has little recollection, yet the people who were there have repeatedly assured him that it happened. He currently lives in Pasadena, California. His favorite type of pasta is cavatappi, his favorite movie is The Palm Beach Story, and he is the proud recipient of a “Beanology Degree” from Jelly Belly University in Fairfield, California. His wife and family have told him that the degree is nothing to be proud of, since “It’s not a real degree. You know that . . . Right?” and “Eric, they literally give them to everyone who visits the Jelly Belly factory,” but he knows that they’re all just jealous.
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Published Apr 2019
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Published Mar 2018
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EPUB
Published Mar 2018
When someone gets ahold of the Barons’ Wonderful Doppelgänger Device, which allows them to transform into anyone, they use it to land Rose in jail by posing as her to cause a small explosion during the Pitchfork Fair. The dastardly villain then ambushes W.B. and abducts him onto a train bound for the other side of the country. With W.B. out of the way, the imposter replaces him until W.B. returns unexpectedly and exposes the plot. Unfortunately, the deadly duplicate is great at impersonation. To save his skin, W.B. must prove himself by W.B.ing harder than he’s ever W.B.ed before.
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Published Nov 2017
"The Splendid Baron Submarine is delightfully absurd, imaginative, and fun—a wonderful book for middleschool children to read on their own, and an even better book for families to read aloud together." - Foreword Reviews, Starred Review
EPUB
Published May 2017
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Waldo Baron's life takes a bizarre turn when his inventor parents transform their house into a flying machine to compete in a national race. But their plans are hijacked by Rose Blackwood, a kindly criminal seeking to free her villainous brother. As Waldo and Rose navigate a series of comical mishaps and unexpected friendships, they discover the true meaning of family and adventure.
This humorous steampunk adventure is perfect for middle-grade readers who enjoy action-packed stories with a touch of heart. Join Waldo, Rose, and the Baron family as they soar through the skies, encounter quirky characters, and learn that even the most unlikely alliances can lead to extraordinary journeys. Will they win the race, or will their high-flying dreams come crashing down?
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W.B. is back and disappointed to find a new series of popular books depict the Barons as bumbling fools. His parents, M and P, laugh until their reputation scares off invention buyers, leaving them without income.
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Trade Paper
Published Oct 2020
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W.B. is back and disappointed to find a new series of popular books depict the Barons as bumbling fools. His parents, M and P, laugh until their reputation scares off invention buyers, leaving them without income.
As family members disappear, P realizes the author isn't just ruining their reputation—he's erasing their past! The Barons must race to intercept their rival time-traveler and stop him from erasing the entire Baron family from existence before time runs out. This humorous juvenile fiction is perfect for kids who love science fiction and historical adventures.
