Books Like Evil Inventions
Families who loved Evil Inventions by Nick Arnold often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Evil Inventions by Nick Arnold often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent might reach for this book when they have a reluctant reader who is bored by standard textbooks but fascinated by the strange, the dark, and the absurdly true. It is perfect for children who love to ask what if and why, specifically those with a dark sense of humor or a burgeoning interest in engineering and history. The book turns the history of science into a high energy investigation of failure and unintended consequences. While the tone is comedic and irreverent, the book explores the very real curiosity and trial and error that drive human progress. It features gruesome descriptions of historical inventions that failed, sometimes with fatal results for their creators. Parents should be aware that the book leans into the squishy and grosser side of history, making it ideal for 8 to 12 year olds who enjoy the Horrible Histories style of learning through shock and laughter.
