Oscar and the amazing gravity repellent.

Oscar and the amazing gravity repellent.

By
Peterson, Tina L.

Publication Date
2016

Subject Term
Gravity -- Juvenile fiction.
 
Clumsiness -- Juvenile fiction.
 
Self-confidence -- Juvenile fiction.
 
Friendship -- Juvenile fiction.
 
Bullying -- Juvenile fiction.
 
Elementary schools -- Juvenile fiction.

Genre
Fantasy fiction -- Juvenile fiction.

Additional Contributors
Bonet, Xavier, 1979- ,

Summary
Oscar Schmidt is a klutz and gravity is his nemesis - it pulls him down, trips him up, and helps the neighborhood bullies make his life all-around awful. But when Oscar finds an abandoned train caboose one day after school, everything changes. Inside, he discovers a magical potion: Dr. Oopsie's Amazing Gravity Repellent. Along with his best friend, Asha, Oscar learns what happens when he defies the laws of nature. But when the caboose comes under attack from a group of bullies, Oscar's reaction puts his worst enemy in serious danger. Oscar must face the consequences of his actions, figure out right from wrong, and learn how to stand up for himself. A heartwarming mix of sweet humor and whimsical fantasy, young readers will immediately fall in love with Oscar's tale and easily relate to the real-life issues at the story's core.

Language
English

ISBN
9781496500007


LibraryCollectionCollectionCall NumberStatus
St. John's - Michael Donovan (SJB)Juv FicJuvenile FictionFIC PETChecked In