What’s the Matter with Newton?
What’s the Matter with Newton? by Mark Young is an illustrated book published by Simon Spotlight on August 27, 2019. This 176-page story introduces readers to Newton Warp, a unique character at Franken-Sci High, a school designed for aspiring mad scientists located on a craggy island in the Bermuda Triangle. The narrative begins with Newton waking up in the library, confused about his identity and origins, setting the stage for a humorous and adventurous exploration of self-discovery amidst the eccentricities of his school environment.
In this first installment of a wacky series created in collaboration with The Jim Henson Company, readers will encounter a blend of juvenile fiction, humorous stories, and science fiction elements. As Newton navigates his new life, he befriends Shelly Ravenholt, who enjoys creating living monsters, and faces challenges such as a last-minute project for the Mad Science Fair. The story unfolds with Newton’s classmates suspecting that he possesses unusual traits, adding layers of intrigue and humor to his journey of understanding who he truly is.
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It takes a lot to stand out at a school for mad scientists—but Newton Warp is unlike anyone (or anything) else at Franken-Sci High in this first book in a wacky series created with The Jim Henson Company.
Franken-Sci High is the only school in the world for aspiring mad scientists and it’s located on a craggy island in the Bermuda Triangle, of course! While some mad scientists are power-hungry maniacs, the school was founded in 1536 as a refuge for generations of brilliant—and yes, eccentric—young minds. Students are encouraged to use their brainpower for good, but the teachers accept that some kids will still want to take over the world…and the school cafeteria.
In the first book in the series, What’s the Matter with Newton?, Newton Warp is a mystery, even to himself: He wakes up one day in the library with no idea of who he is, how he got there, or where he came from. Newton is quickly assigned to a dorm and makes a friend: Shelly Ravenholt, who creates living, breathing monsters for fun. He’s eager to find out who his family is, but this is high school after all, and he soon has other problems: Newton has to create a last-minute project for the Mad Science Fair and Shelly’s friend Theremin (a robot) is really jealous of him. And that’s not all: the other students at Franken-Sci High soon realize that Newton has a few useful, but surprising quirks. Wherever Newton came from, they start to suspect that he’s not entirely human!
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