The Inventors at No. 8, A. M. Morgen
The Inventors at No. 8, A. M. Morgen
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The Inventors at No. 8

Author: A. M. Morgen

Narrator: Polly Lee

Unabridged: 7 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/08/2018


Synopsis

Brimming with mystery and treasure, this action-packed tale sends a boy in need of luck and girl in need of a friend on an adventure that will change their lives forever.

Meet George, the third Lord of Devonshire and the unluckiest boy in London. Why is George so unlucky? First, he's an orphan. Second, unless he sells everything, he's about to lose his house. So when his family's last heirloom, a priceless map to the Star of Victory (a unique gem said to bring its owner success in any battle) is stolen by a nefarious group of criminals, George knows that there is no one less lucky--or more alone--than he is.

That is until Ada Byron, the future Countess of Lovelace, bursts into his life. She promises to help George recover his family legacy, and is determined to find her own father along the way--all in a flying machine she built herself. Joined by a mischievous orangutan and the long-lost son of an infamous pirate, Ada and George take off on a cross-continent journey through the skies that will change their lives, and perhaps the world, forever.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Suze on July 12, 2018

George thinks he's unlucky. He's lost everyone and because he's the third Lord of Devonshire, but still a child, he has no way to make money and has to sell everything he owns to make ends meet. The only possession he has left is an old map created by his grandfather. The map is supposed to lead to......more

Goodreads review by Fiebre on December 03, 2018

Los inventores de Dorset Square ha sido una historia entretenida y original que tengo que recomendar sobre todo a los lectores jóvenes en busca de novelas de aventuras. Reseña: [URL not allowed]......more

Goodreads review by Sue (BeautyBookCorner) on August 22, 2018

This is such a funny, cute, and fun middle grade book! 5 stars all the way! I loved the message of believing in yourself and allowing yourself to trust and love others even when you are scared. One of my favorite characters is Oscar. He is just the polar opposite of George. George is full of fear and......more

Goodreads review by Nicole on May 22, 2018

Admittedly, it's not really an ARC anymore, since I think? this book came out earlier this month, but I did actually read it earlier! I just... haven't had time to catch up on reviews/ratings. Time management is something I need to get better at. ANYWAY: This book was fantastic. It's sort of like.........more


Quotes

Praise for The Inventors at No. 8:"The breathless plot is jam-packed with roguish thieves, tantalizing clues, and mild intrigue, and the narrative is filled with wry humor and kindness as George gradually gives up his self-centered sense of doom. A pleasing adventure."—Kirkus Reviews

"Hidden motives and eccentric characters abound in this rollicking adventure."—WSJ

"Electrifying, whimsical, and wry, The Inventors at No. 8 is an unmissable adventure for all the future inventresses in your life!"—Sam Maggs, author of Wonder Women and The Fangirl's Guide to the Galaxy

"This raucous adventure keeps a frenetic pace...A great inclusion in STEM-focused fiction collections."—School Library Journal

"Morgen pulls off some handy misdirection in her fast-paced debut, and the combination of comical antics, miraculous machines, and a historical setting adds to the appeal."—Booklist

"This adventure story is full of inventions, suspense, and mayhem. Ada Byron is a great role model for girls...The novel focuses on the theme of family and friendship while emphasizing that family is not always related by blood. This is a great debut novel by Morgen."—School Library Connection

"Plenty of hijinks...to please middle-grade adventure readers and lure them back for a second volume."—BCCB