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Reisman, Michael
2 Reviews
(3)
4-6
In their second adventure, Simon Bloom and sidekicks branch out from physics to biology, absorbing DNA they'll need to save the universe from vengeful Sirabetta. The story moves along at a gleeful pace, with the spotlight less on the self-aware omniscient narrator and more squarely focused on wacky hijinks and creative, pseudo-scientifically explained inventions (e.g., nose-propelled flight).
Reviewer: Deborah Kaplan
(4)
4-6
Simon finds a teacher's edition physics textbook that grants him control over the laws of the universe. The story is told by a self-aware, intentionally didactic (though unintentionally grating) omniscient narrator who's dragged kicking and screaming through the fourth wall by Simon and friends. This derivative but entertaining adventure rejoices in its fast-paced, affectionate silliness.
Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin
2 reviews
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