Nick Newton is not a genius / S.E.M. Ishida ; illustrator: Dana Thompson.
| Author/creator | Ishida, S. E. M., 1990- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Greenville, South Carolina : JourneyForth, [2016] |
| Description | 151 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Part one. A stroke of genius -- The art of science -- Heads up! -- Again -- Enough said -- Help wanted -- Technical difficulties -- Flight -- To the rescue -- Part two. Lessons from Jude -- The collector -- A visit from Volk -- The new kid -- Research and design -- Mechanical messengers -- Manufacturing -- Strange rumors -- Solomon's story -- Part three. The sewing machine -- The special exhibition -- Bellingham University -- Solomon's rival -- Grand opening -- Concerning Draicot -- Nick the genius. |
| Abstract | When you live with a family of geniuses, a normal day involves ancient robots, flying baby carriages, and mysterious millionaires. All before lunchtime. Meet Nick Newton, a merely average boy from the country of Thauma. Nick's not brilliant like his mom and dad or a child prodigy like his sister, but he won't let that stop him from uncovering the mysteries of a clockwork factory or revealing a war hero's greatest secret. With help from two new friends and his butler named Jude, Nick embarks on an adventure that will change his life forever. - Back cover. |
| Abstract | "Nick Newton finds metal parts in a box in the attic along with notes from his late grandfather that once assembled lead Nick's family on adventure until Nick solves a mystery"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Local note | Joyner Schlobin Coll.: signed by the author on title page. See also manuscript material related to the James H. and Virginia Schlobin Literature of the Fantastic Collection. Ask in Joyner Library Special Collections. |
| Interest age level | Ages 9-12. |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner Schlobin Coll. item gift of Samuel Montgomery-Blinn 20250408 |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Ishida, S.E.M., 1990- Nick Newton is not a genius. Greenville, South Carolina : JourneyForth Books, [2016] 9781628562361 |
| Genre/form | Fiction. |
| Genre/form | Juvenile works. |
| LCCN | 2016008087 |
| ISBN | 9781628562354 (perfect bound pbk. ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1628562358 (perfect bound pbk. ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
| Publisher number | 506527 JourneyForth |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Schlobin Fantasy Collection | PS3609.S553 N53 2016 | ✔ Available | Request Material |