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!

A wild race across the country in a flying house!

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?

"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

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.

A time-traveling adventure where the Baron family must stop an author from erasing their past!

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.

"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

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.

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.

"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

A wild race across the country in a flying house!

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?

A time-traveling adventure where the Baron family must stop an author from erasing their past!

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.