About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is obsessed with building, tinkering, or the mechanics of how things fly. It is perfect for the young inventor who needs to see that brilliance requires hard work, late nights, and a thick skin against doubters. The story follows young Tom Swift as he designs a revolutionary glider to help a friend in need, eventually leading him on a high-stakes adventure to the snowy mountains of Siberia. While the plot is a classic pulp adventure, the emotional core is about the drive for innovation and the loyalty of friendship. At its heart, the book celebrates the spirit of the early 20th century: a time of boundless curiosity and the belief that any problem could be solved with engineering. It is an excellent choice for independent readers who enjoy technical descriptions and a fast-paced, albeit vintage, narrative style.
