Qwerty Stevens Stuck in Time with Benjamin Franklin (Qwerty Stevens Adventures) [Hardcover]

Dan Gutman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2002 | Series: Qwerty Stevens Adventures

When he returns to the present after helping Thomas Edison invent the lightbulb, thirteen-year-old computer whiz Qwerty Stevens decides to put away his Anytime Anywhere Machine -- the past is just too risky!

But now Qwerty finds himself facing a new challenge: writing a history paper on the American Revolution, due in under one hour. This task might seem impossible to any other kid, but not to Qwerty Stevens! With the help of the Anytime Anywhere Maching, Qwerty gets more than just a paper on the Declaration of Independence: He gets Benjamin Franklin himself sitting on his bed.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-8-When Robert "Qwerty" Stevens, 13, realizes that he has a report on the American Revolution due in a couple of hours, he copies information directly from the Web and scans in a picture of Benjamin Franklin. Suddenly, the statesman is sitting on the teen's bed, zapped through time by the Anytime Anywhere Machine, which is connected to the computer. Franklin, who is fascinated by 21st-century gadgets, accompanies the boy to class, where he charms the teacher, who thinks he is an impersonator, and expounds on the Revolutionary period. After school, Qwerty and a friend decide to go to 1776 Philadelphia with Franklin for the signing of the Declaration of Independence; however, they are in such a hurry that they forget to arrange a return to the present. A combination of fantasy, history, and adventure, this clever, fast-paced successor to Qwerty Stevens, Back in Time: The Edison Mystery (S & S, 2001) is sure to keep readers' attention, and Gutman's characterization of Franklin is memorable. There are several illustrations, including a portrait of the statesman; a chronology of his life and achievements; and an author's note that corrects some historical myths. This novel is a perfect choice for booktalking and reading aloud to students, particularly those who enjoyed Jon Scieszka's "Time Warp Trio" series (Viking).
Doris Losey, Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library, Tampa, FL
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing (September 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689845537
• ISBN-13: 978-0689845536
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,721,892 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

This is hard. I'm a pretty regular Jersey guy who spent fifteen years trying to write newspaper articles, magazine articles, screenplays, books for adults, and just about everything else before I discovered the one thing I'm good at--writing fiction for kids. I aim for kids who DON'T like to read, and hopefully the kids who DO like to read will enjoy my stuff too. For all the gory details about me, check out my web site.