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World's Worst Time Machine - by  Dustin Brady (Paperback) - 1 of 1

World's Worst Time Machine - by Dustin Brady (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • All three books in the hilarious time-travel series from bestselling author Dustin Brady--join Liam and Elsa on a whirlwind of mystery, mayhem, and wacky adventures.
  • 8-11 Years
  • 9.2" x 6.1" Paperback
  • 664 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Science Fiction
  • Series Name: World's Worst Time Machine

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Book Synopsis



All three books in the hilarious time-travel series from bestselling author Dustin Brady--join Liam and Elsa on a whirlwind of mystery, mayhem, and wacky adventures. Perfect for fans of funny, unexpected plot twists.

A hilariously broken time machine sends fifth graders Liam and Elsa on a whirlwind of unforgettable adventures--from accidentally summoning the wrong Thomas Edison, to hunting for treasure at the 1893 World's Fair, to digging up secrets in an alternate dimension. This bestselling series promises mystery, action, and nonstop laughs.

  • World's Worst Time Machine: Liam accidentally summons the wrong Thomas Edison and chaos ensues when 'Tommy Twinkles' plots to rob a futuristic bank. Liam and Elsa's thrilling adventure is filled with sci-fi gadgets, gangsters, and time travel as they race to save his kidnapped parents and set things right.
  • Treasure in the White City: Armed with the patched-up time machine, Elsa and Liam hunt for the legendary treasure hidden at the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago. They must outwit rival time travelers in hopes of unraveling the White City's secrets to help them find Elsa's missing grandfather.
  • Journey to the Center of Time: Liam and Elsa travel to an alternate dimension to uncover the long-hidden secrets of the mysterious Professor Snellenburg and the Voynich Manuscript. Along the way they discover the origin of time slime and it's key to setting the universe right.

Three books, one patched-up time machine--climb in and hold on tight!



About the Author



Dustin Brady writes books for kids who think they hate reading. His Trapped in a Video Game series has sold over one million copies because--as it turns out--there are a lot of kids who think they hate reading. Dustin loves Tetris, pinball, trick shot videos, and many other silly pastimes that he calls "book research" even though they very much don't seem like book research. He lives in Cleveland, Ohio with his wife, three kids, and a small dog named Nugget. Dustin honestly can't believe he gets to do this for a living.

Dave Bardin is a freelance illustrator and animator residing in Southern California. When Dave drew his very first comic book at the age of nine, he knew he had found what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. As a freelance artist for the last nine years, Dave has had the opportunity to work on a variety of creative projects with some of the biggest names in media. These projects include comic books, video games, board games, animation, commercials, music videos, and television. When Dave isn't at the drawing board, he can be found riding his bike down by the beach, going on random driving adventures with his very cool wife, and spending time with his friends and family.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.2 Inches (H) x 6.1 Inches (W) x 1.8 Inches (D)
Weight: 2.8 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-11 Years
Number of Pages: 664
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Science Fiction
Series Title: World's Worst Time Machine
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Theme: Time Travel
Format: Paperback
Author: Dustin Brady
Language: English
Street Date: August 11, 2026
TCIN: 1006772054
UPC: 9798881606176
Item Number (DPCI): 247-34-3748
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.8 inches length x 6.1 inches width x 9.2 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 2.8 pounds
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