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Illustrated by
Xavier Bonet.
Third grader Oscar Schmidt is a complete klutz. After getting lost on his way home, Oscar (literally) stumbles upon Dr. Oopsie's abandoned train car of tonics and finds the amazing gravity repellent. With some experimentation and help from his logic-wielding friend Asha, Oscar takes a high-flying adventure, learning about gravity and himself. Peterson's quick-paced, humorous romp will appeal to younger middle-grade readers.