The Ice Cream Machine
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

The Ice Cream Machine

By Adam Rubin

Six worlds, one name. Discover treats, tricks, and a robot nanny's quest.

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384 pages
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Embark on six whimsical adventures where a boy and his robot nanny seek the ultimate treat, a prodigy creates a dessert marvel, and an ice cream truck driver terrifies kids. Explore a penguin's boardwalk stand, a king's sweet realm, and an alien lab with a homesick human. Each tale, uniquely illustrated, promises laughter and surprises. Will they find the perfect treat, or will brain freeze prevail?

From the publisher

Don’t miss the #1 New York Times bestseller everyone is raving about! From the wild and wonderful imagination of the author of Dragons Love Tacos comes this hilarious, irresistible middle grade debut, a collection of six totally different stories with the same exact name. In these six stories, set in six distinct worlds, you’ll meet a boy and his robot nanny traveling the globe in search of the world’s tastiest treat, a child mechanical prodigy who invents the freshest dessert ever, and an evil ice cream truck driver who strikes fear in the heart of every kid in town. You’ll be transported to a beachside boardwalk with an ice cream stand run by a penguin, a hilltop realm ruled by a king with a sweet tooth, and a giant alien space lab with a lone human subject who longs for a taste of home. Each story features black-and-white interior illustrations from a different artist, including Daniel Salmieri, Charles Santoso, Liniers, Emily Hughes, Nicole Miles, and Seaerra Miller, making this book unlike any you’ve ever seen. So grab a cup or a cone, and watch out for brain freeze! You’ll definitely want to save room for this treat.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
384
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
760L
Themes & topics
Books about ice cream
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.9
F&P level
~R
Publication
Published
February 15, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593325797

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