
By Kathleen T. Pelley, Michael Chesworth (Illustrator)
An inventor loses his creative spark in a distraction-free lab. Can he find inspiration again?
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Inventor McGregor, known for his quirky creations, is invited to a distraction-free city lab by the Royal Society of Inventors. Surrounded by gadgets and gizmos, he faces an unexpected challenge: his creativity vanishes. Away from his lively family and familiar chaos, McGregor struggles to invent anything new. Can he rediscover his spark in this sterile environment, or will he realize that inspiration thrives amidst the chaos of home? Join McGregor on a whimsical journey to uncover where true creativity lies.
Inventor McGregor can invent most anything that needsinventing, from a barking bag for the postman to bouncingboots for wee Willie. At his home workshop, McGregor neverknows when inspiration will hit: while surrounded by his cheerywife and children, singing a song, or painting a picture. “Justimagine how many more gadgets and gizmos you’ll be able tothink up with a clear head and no distractions,” says thepresident of the Royal Society of Inventors, inviting him towork in the city. So why, in his new laboratory, is McGregorunable to think of a thing? Rich language that skips and jumps combined with lively, detailed art brings this delightful story home to young readersand their parents.
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