About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing a major life transition, like moving to a new city, and needs a healthy outlet for their curiosity and sense of displacement. It is a perfect choice for the young tinkerer who views the world through a lens of 'how things work' and feels a bit like an outsider in traditional social settings. The story follows Nick, who moves into a Victorian house filled with strange, junk-filled items that turn out to be inventions by Nikola Tesla. Beyond the fast-paced mystery, the book explores the necessity of collaboration and the way shared secrets can build lasting friendships. While it touches on the grief of losing a mother, the tone remains adventurous and intellectually stimulating. It is an excellent bridge for middle-grade readers who are outgrowing simple chapter books but still want a story driven by wonder and invention rather than heavy angst.
