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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2001
Back in Time with Thomas Edison
Written by Dan Gutman
Part of the A Qwerty Stevens Adventure series
A backyard dig uncovers a box linked to Thomas Edison, sparking a time-travel adventure.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 174 ratings
208 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Qwerty, a boy who digs to escape his troubles, unearths a mysterious box signed by Thomas Edison. Is it a simple phonograph or a portal to the past? As Qwerty grapples with this discovery, he faces the thrilling possibility of meeting the legendary inventor himself. What secrets does the box hold, and how will it change Qwerty's life? Embark on a journey where history and adventure collide, and the past is just a dig away.
From the publisher
Robert Edwards Stevens, nicknamed “Qwerty,” likes digging in his backyard when he’s in a bad mood. He doesn’t dig for anything special – he just digs to get his mind off things. One day, when he’s really angry and has a lot on his mind, he starts digging…and THUNK! He hits something, a wooden box with a famous signature: Thomas A. Edison Is this a phonograph created by the famous inventor himself? Or is it something even more incredible – something that could take Qwerty right to Thomas Edison’s doorstep? Get ready for one remarkable time-travel adventure!
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 208
- Reading age
- 9–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 670L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.8
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 4
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 51862
Publication
- Published
- December 1, 2002
- First published
- July 1, 2001
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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