Mark twain, and louis latimerwith a name like the wells bequest. Aug 19, 20 now a new group of pages explores one of the depositorys other special collections. Penguin audio, library edition, unabridged, six cds, 6. It just felt like sometimes the characters were given an unlikely knowledge gap, so that they needed something explained to them, thus imparting the audience with that information. The wells bequest by polly shulman penguin random house. A clever, sparky adventure made of science fiction, philosophy and humor.
Let me explain this series a little bit for those who are unfamiliar. The books take place in the newyork circulating material repository, a magical library that lends out objectseverything from tea sets and hockey sticks to marie antoinettes everyday wig. Parents need to know that the wells bequest is a companion to the grimm legacy and also features the new york city circulating material repository, but its not necessary to have read that book first. Leo never imagined that time travel might really be possible, or that the objects in h. Wellss famous time machine to race through time and stop a dangerous enemy. The wells bequest turned out to be just as much fun as the grimm legacy, full of nerdy references and jokes, surprise historical figures, and adventure. Good and evil new york state new york libraries high school students magic time travel. But whether youre looking for ya or adult fantasy, the next. The grimm legacy series, book 2 overdrive mp3 audiobook, overdrive listen. The wells bequest book by polly shulman thriftbooks. A companion to the grimm legacy ebook written by polly shulman.
The wells bequest leo never imagined that time travel might really be possible, or that the objects in h. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the wells bequest. The wells bequest is a companion to the grimm legacy companion is a deliberate word choice, rather than sequel, because while there is overlap, you could easily start with the wells bequest and not be at all confused. In this novel, you learn about another section of the library, the wells bequest where objects from science fiction are kept and circulated. The grimm legacy series, book 2 adobe epub ebook, kindle book, overdrive read average rating. The wells bequest is a companion novel to the grimm legacy, a book i had not read before reading this one. A companion to the grimm legacy kindle edition by shulman, polly. He becomes a page and gains access to the wells bequest, a special collection that houses many of the fantastical items from wellss books, including the infamous time machine. Polly shulmans awardwinning fantasy series, for ages 10 and up, consists of three novels. If princess cirilla is your favorite witcher character, then you simply must pick up a copy of terry pratchetts the wee free men. Hidden away in the repository basement is the wells bequest, a secret collection of powerful objects straight out of classic science fiction novels. The wells bequest, by polly shulman, for time slip tuesday.
When leo witnesses the appearance of himself and a beautiful girl in his bedroom via a time machine, all of his perceptions of reality suddenly begin to change. Discover other books like this, author exclusives, and more. Wells s famous time machine to race through time and stop a dangerous enemy. But then a miniature time machine appears in leos bedroom, and he recognizes one of the tiny riders. The wells bequest and over 8 million other books are available for amazon kindle. Mass concluded the throne of glass series last october, the final book, kingdom of ash, was equally thrilling and sad. Buy the wells bequest by polly shulman online at alibris. If youre thinking about learning to play an instrument and cant decide between a tuba and a piccolo, you can borrow both and try them out. Science fiction, time travel, magic, fantasy goodreads amazon leo never imagined that time travel might really be possible, or that the objects in h. The wells bequest focused on more of the science fiction collections. First published in 2010, the series consists of three books.
In a basement room made larger on the inside than it looks on the outside thanks to a bit of scifi knowhow, the bequest is home to the real gadgets, weapons, and vessels of. Klamp was doing the chewing out, no chewing out teachers unless ditto, no unnecessary displays of temper unless ditto, no unnecessary. Jul 18, 20 the wells bequest by polly shulman published june th 20 by nancy paulsen books format. This one actually explained which rules were being followed, and what paradoxes could happen. Thats the newyork circulating materials repository, where a teenager named leo has come to study the history of robots and how cool is it that the library has the actual early automatons and proto. Read the wells bequest a companion to the grimm legacy by polly shulman available from rakuten kobo. Polly shulman s awardwinning fantasy series, for ages 10 and up, consists of three novels. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the wells bequest. Set in pratchetts discworld series a series of 41 books the wee free men is the first of five books that follows plucky young witchintraining, tiffany aching. This comical fantasy is a rollicking good time brimming with witty dialogue, unforgettable. And when leos adventure of a lifetime suddenly turns deadly. A companion to the grimm legacy polly shulman good and evil new york statenew york libraries high school students magic time travel. There are also hints of the third book in the works, which will focus on scary stories.
The wells bequest is more of a companion novel than a direct sequel. Polly shulmans the wells bequest is a fantastic sequel to the grimm legacy. I am always a little hesitant to read books about time travel because they can get really messy. The main character is leo, who seems a miniature version of himself with an attractive girl flying on a miniature time machine. If you like the grimm legacy you might like similar books the wells bequest, the poe estate, treasures, the girl who could fly, theodosia and the serpents of chaos.
Leo has a visit from himself and a beautiful girl in his bedroom. Absorbing, fastpaced scifi fantasy hinges on time machine. The wells bequest by polly shulman lady with books. The wells bequest by polly shulman published june th 20 by nancy paulsen books format.
The wells bequest, by polly shulman nancy paulsen books, june 20, mg. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The timetraveler leo tells present leo to read the time machine by h. No tardiness, no talking above 40 decibels, no untied shoelaces, no visible undergarments, no eating, no chewing gum, no chewing tobacco, no chewing betel nuts, no chewing coca leaves, no chewing out. This is a fun time travel books instead of the fairy tale items in the grimm collection, this book focuses on the scifi items in the wells bequest. Then, his teacher tells him about the new york circulating material repository a place that houses objects. The grimm legacy, the wells bequest, and the poe estate. He becomes a page and gains access to the wells bequest, a special collection that houses many of the fantastical items from wells s books, including the infamous time machine. Buy a cheap copy of the wells bequest book by polly shulman. Listen to the wells bequest a companion to the grimm legacy by polly.
Which is perfect as these writers both pioneered the science fiction genre, where now some of their technological concepts have become reality. Stuff like the tripods that attacked the earth in war of the worlds, and the anti gravity element cavorite that propelled the first men in the moon. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Imagine a library thats a repository of thingsold things, fascinating things, mundane thingsthat you could check out. Science fiction, time travel, magic, fantasy goodreads amazon. The grimm legacy is one of my favorite books evarrrr description. And when a miniature time machine appears in leos bedroom, he has no idea who the tiny, beautiful girl is riding it. His search for the time machine, the girl, and his fate leads him to the newyork circulating material repository, a magical library that lends out objects instead of books. The wells bequest is a companion to the grimm legacy. Click on a title, author name or category to see similar books. There are cameos from nikola tesla, mark twain, and louis latimerwith a name like the wells bequest, you knew there had to be time travel, right. School library journal best book bank street best book tennessee volunteer state book award master list texas lonestar reading list georgia book award green mountain book award. And even more time machines from other books make paradoxical appearances. It was brilliant seeing the story develop across different times and seeing famous objects in other books come to life in the magical library.
This fastpaced scifi fantasy is filled with adventure, humor, a hint of romance, and enough tension to keep you turning page after page. Companion is a deliberate word choice, rather than sequel, because while there is overlap, you could easily start with the wells bequest and not be at all confused. That is until a miniature version of himself appears before his eyes. The wells bequest ebook by polly shulman rakuten kobo. Bequest books is a book publishing company made up of a team of writers and illustrators, releasing. She says that fun home is about how she learned to be an artist from her father. Wells time machine, as well as nicola teslas supposed. The wells bequest 20 read online free book by polly. When fun home was published in 2006, it was clear her work had taken a much different direction. This volume has many mathematical calculations, several scientific references, and indepth speculation and exploration surrounding h. A companion to the grimm legacy has 2 available editions to. It was a relief to finally reach the end of the assassin celaenas journey, but saying goodbye to beloved characters is always difficultespecially after investing yourself in their stories. Polly shulman it was an evening like any other for leo novikov, that is until a miniature version of himself appears before his eyes.
Jun 06, 20 the wells bequest is a companion to the grimm legacy. You will, however, have missed a wonderful bookthe grimm legacy was one of my favorite books that i read last year. Now a new group of pages explores one of the depositorys other special collections. Jun, 20 despite some odd people and even stranger events, the wells bequest is written with enough authenticity to seem thoroughly believable. Fun home was what she and her brothers called the funeral home that her father ran part. When another page threatens to destroy all of new york city with nikola teslas death ray, leo and jaya, the head page, go back in time to try to stop him. The wells bequest 20 read online free books in epub,txt. A companion to the grimm legacy has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. My son had a day off school thanks to a teacher day, and as he was interested in the book i started reading it to him. Hidden away in the repository basement is the wells bequest, a secret collection of powerful. No tardiness, no talking above 40 decibels, no untied shoelaces, no visible undergarments, no eating, no chewing gum, no chewing tobacco, no chewing betel nuts, no chewing coca leaves, no chewing out students unless mr. The carol burnett show official recommended for you. Not only that, hes riding on some kind of weird machine, with his arms wrapped around the hottest girl hes ever laid eyes on.