The Guild of Geniuses

Written & illustrated by Dan Santat

Fred seeks help from inventors to cheer up his friend, but discovers friendship is the best solution.

4.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.4/5 Goodreads · 218 ratings

40 pages· 757 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Fred's friend Mr. Pip is feeling down, so Fred turns to the Guild of Geniuses for help. They offer inventions and grand gestures, but nothing seems to work. As Fred navigates these quirky solutions, he learns that sometimes the simplest acts of friendship are the most powerful. Can Fred find a way to lift Mr. Pip's spirits without the help of genius inventions? Discover how true friendship can outshine even the most brilliant ideas in this heartwarming tale.

From the publisher

Are you having a bad weather day? You should try Dr. Lancaster’s Portable Weather Machine. Want to rise above it all? Check out Dr. Torrance’s Anti-Gravity Belt. Yes, THE GUILD OF GENIUSES has created many fantastic inventions to satisfy humanity’s most pressing needs…

So when Fred’s best friend Mr. Pip seems a little down, Fred knows just who to call. The Guild introduces Mr. Pip to other monkeys (in case he was lonely) and throws him a parade (so he can feel important). But it turns out Fred may hold the solution after all – and he doesn’t have to be a genius to be a good friend.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Words: 757
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD760L

Themes & topics

Books about friendship Books about presents and gifts Books about apes and monkeys Books about problem solving Books about feelings and emotions

What readers & critics say

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“I really wanted to love this book because I love Dan Santat's work and the cover and title make this look utterly intruiging. Unfortunately, I felt like the story itself was a little so-so . . . even though the illustrations were AMAZING!”

Marmee

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