Mr. Universe
Part of the Orca Soundings series
- Subject
- Science Fiction - Alien Contact
- Age
- 9-12 years
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Size
- 12.4 cm Ă 18.5 cm
- ISBN
- 9781459826885
Seventeen-year-old Michael goes to visit his eccentric mad-scientist uncle while he's busy working on yet another time-travel experiment.
In the cluttered lab, Michael's uncle barely notices him. And he keeps muttering things like âquantum multiverse transporter," so Michael has to entertain himself. Which is how Michael accidentally ends up in an alternate universe. Everything looks remarkably similar to his own world but with a few key differences, like lizard men dressed in gray suits and three-wheeled vehicles. And then there's Emily, a sassy, confident girl who needs Michael's help before he can find his way back to his own dimension.
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they donât like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
About the author
Arthur SladeAuthor
Arthur Slade is a Governor General's Award-winning author of many novels for young readers, including the Amber Fang series and Modo: Ember's End, a graphic novel based on the characters from The Hunchback Assignments trilogy. Raised on a ranch in the Cypress Hills of Saskatchewan, Arthur now makes his home in Saskatoon.
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What reviewers said
âA fun, breezy work accessible to a wide variety of readers looking for a quick sci-fi adventure.â
âAn action-packed, quirky, science fiction read, Mr. Universe has something for everyone. Comedic from start to finish, Mr. Universe is a short but unique novel. Quantum theory, a strange parallel world, and a dash of romance make this high-interest/low-vocabulary novel a great addition to any library.â
âNonstop action keeps the story moving along briskly, and Michaelâs voice is wry and humorous...A fast-paced SF adventure for reluctant readers.â
âHighly readableâŠA fun, action-packed choice for striving middle and high school readers interested in science fiction.â
âA fast-paced read that will keep readers engaged every second. With a male protagonist and a strong female accomplice, this title will be a great addition to school and public libraries. Highly Recommended.â
