The hilarious first book in an all-new illustrated middle-grade series starring young inventor Rube Goldberg

On the first day of middle school, Principal Kim announces that the school is going to throw a Contraption Convention-the perfect opportunity for young inventor Rube Goldberg to show off his inventions and get out of his summer-long funk!

But after a fight with his friends Peal and Boob about where his priorities really lie, Rube's Con Con entry gets off to a rocky start-and then strange incidents begin to throw the town into disarray. Boob is convinced it's a ghost causing all of this chaos. Between Con Con, the ghostly mystery, and a new rival, Rube has his work cut out for him. But with the help of his friends, he might just get things back on track, get on top of his burgeoning anxieties, and come up with something brilliant before it's time to face the judging table.

The hilarious first book in an all-new illustrated middle-grade series starring young inventor Rube Goldberg

About the Author

Jennifer George, Rube Goldberg's granddaughter, was raised and lives in New York City. She is the legacy director of Rube Goldberg, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)-3, focused on STEM/STEAM education as taught through the legacy and artwork of its namesake. She is the author of Rube Goldberg's Simple Normal Humdrum School Day and The Art of Rube Goldberg. Brandon T. Snider authored the award-winning Dark Knight Manual, books featuring Cartoon Network favorites such as Adventure Time, Regular Show,and Uncle Grandpa, as well as pop culture icons like Superman, Transformers, and the Muppets. He lives in New York City. Ed Steckley is an award-winning print and advertising illustrator. He grew up in Racine, Wisconsin, and currently lives in Queens, New York. He is on the board of directors of the National Cartoonist Society and is president of its New York City chapter.

Reviews
Snider accurately conveys feelings of change and growth at a time when tweens are truly still children . . . Steckley's black-and-white illustrations evoke the cluttered, mad-scientist feel of Rube's workspace. . . * Kirkus Reviews *
With middle school humor and entertaining images, Rube learns to navigate strange and difficult situations in this first installment of the "Rube Goldberg" series. * School Library Journal *
"This book made my kids laugh and got them off screens. No really. It's magic." * Jim Gaffigan, comedian *



Book Information
ISBN 9781419750045
Author Brandon T. Snider
Format Hardback
Page Count 240
Imprint Amulet Books
Publisher Abrams