When a science experiment goes wrong, kid neighbors David Patel and Marta Martinez find themselves in the Micro Universe--a whole new world where the laws of physics don't apply!
8-10 Years
8.99" x 5.92" Paperback
144 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels

Description

Book Synopsis

When a science experiment goes wrong, kid neighbors David Patel and Marta Martinez find themselves in the Micro Universe--a whole new world where the laws of physics don't apply! This full-color graphic novel is perfect for fans of science fiction and adventure.

When fifth grader David Patel and his second-grade sidekick Marta Martinez uncover a science experiment gone wrong, they find themselves transported to the Micro Universe, a weird world inside our own that doesn't obey the laws of conventional physics. While they're able to return home thanks to the help of a strange little creature named Spark, the pair doesn't realize that they've led a group of nefarious beings called Negatrons back to our world in the process.

Using 18 real do-it-yourself science experiments that readers can try at home, David, Marta, and Spark must save their small town from an invasion of these energy-leeching Negatrons, all the while learning how to "spark" their own imaginations. This is a new graphic novel is perfect for kids interested in hands-on activities and science fiction adventures!

About the Author

Matthew K. Manning is a comic book writer, historian, and fan. Over the course of his career, he's written comics or books starring Batman, Superman, the Justice League, and even Bugs Bunny. Some of his more recent works include AMP's The Superman Files. He lives in Asheville, North Carolina, with his wife, Dorothy, and his daughters, Lillian and Gwendolyn.

Learn more at www.matthewkmanning.com.

Matthew Loux is the author and artist of the graphic novels Prunella and The Cursed Skull Ring, The Time Museum Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 (published by First Second Books), Sidescrollers and the five volume series Salt Water Taffy (originally published by Oni Press). Matthew also illustrated the graphic novel F-Stop and the board comic Good Night Gabbaland based on the Nick Jr. television show Yo Gabba Gabba and has contributed comics and cover art for the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. Matthew lives in New York.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.99 Inches (H) x 5.92 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)

Weight: .79 Pounds

Suggested Age: 8-10 Years

Number of Pages: 144

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Theme: Science Fiction

Format: Paperback

Author: Matthew K Manning

Language: English

Street Date: April 28, 2026

TCIN: 1004221376

UPC: 9798881601928

Item Number (DPCI): 247-36-9726

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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