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.

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208 pages· 670L

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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!

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