Gravity Buster

Journal #2 of a Cardboard Genius

By Asch, Frank

Publishers Summary:
In Alex Archer's previous journal, Star Jumper, he revealed how his amazing cardboard spacecraft was tragically destroyed during a pillow fight with his little brother Jonathan. Alex knows that all geniuses encounter a setback now and then, yet this setback has only spurred him on to even greater achievements. Alex's new spaceship is twice the size of the old one and is equipped with many astonishing features, such as a telescope that can see around the universe and an electromagnetic shield stronger than Superman's cape! But will Zoe Breen want to be Alex's co-pilot when he leaves Earth and goes galaxy-hopping? Can she even be trusted with the knowledge of his mind-boggling inventions? And what about Alex's rotten little brother? Does Jonathan really want to drive Alex stark-raving mad? Or is he just looking for some big brother attention? Find out the answers to all these questions and more as the cardboard genius unleashes his latest brainchild — the Gravity Buster — and defies the laws of physics! But who will bring him back down to Earth?

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ISBN
978-1-55453-068-7
Publisher
Kids Can Press


REVIEWS

School Library Journal

Reviewed on May 1, 2007

Gr 3-5 The young inventor featured in "Star Jumper" (Kids Can, 2006) returns in a second novel full of amazing contraptions and humorous escapades. This time, the self-proclaimed Boy Supergenius perfects his spaceship and develops several other handy gadgets along the way. His primary materials are cardboard, duct tape, and other household supplies, and his major challenge is the interference of Jonathan, his pesky little brother. Alexs spirited narration conveys his earnest enthusiasm while...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2007

Though his original cardboard spaceship was destroyed in <i>Star Jumper</i>, Alex has built an even better model. As soon as he tests a new grav...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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