Book Series · 3 Books

Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines Books

In order from Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines to The New Switcheroo.

The Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines series is a set of 3 chapter books by Brandon T. Snider, published between 2021 and 2023. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 260 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1399

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines

By Brandon T. Snider, Ed Steckley (Illustrator)

Young inventor faces chaos and mystery at a school convention.

240 pages

Hardcover

Summary: Rube Goldberg, a young inventor, is eager to showcase his creations at the school's Contraption Convention. But a fight with friends and mysterious town disruptions, possibly caused by a ghost, threaten his plans. With a new rival and mounting anxieties, Rube must navigate these challenges to create something extraordinary before the judging table awaits. Can he solve the mystery and impress the judges in time?

Ages 7–10Junior Chapter Book Club

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Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines Series

3 books · Published 2021–2023

#1 in Series

Sale price

$1399

Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Young inventor faces chaos and mystery at a school convention.

#3 in Series

Sale price

$1398

Engine of Change

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

A mysterious machine threatens Beechwood. Can Rube uncover the truth in time?

Series

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$1398

The New Switcheroo

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

A new mystery threatens a school election. Can Rube solve it in time?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines series?

There are 3 books in the Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines series. It began with Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines in 2021, and the newest book, The New Switcheroo, was published in 2022.