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Review: World’s Worst Time Machine by Dustin Brady

World's Worst Time Machine
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We received a review copy of World’s Worst Time Machine by Dustin Brady. This book is going to be released on April 25th. I requested a copy of this book so that Andy could read it because getting Andy to read anything has been difficult. Dustin Brady is said to write books for kids who hate reading books. We’ve actually reviewed one of his books in the past called Trapped in a video Game. That was a whole series that he created and I think that World’s Worst Time Machine may potentially be a whole new series. At least that is what I gathered when I read through the whole book. It took Andy a very long time to read the book because of all the other things that they can be distracted by. However, today I got Andy to finally finish the book. Once the book was done Andy tells me that the book nearly made them cry at the end. It was the best ending ever they said. So I then read the book. It took me two days but it was a very quick read. I read the book all the way to the end including the after credits scene, which Andy did not read. I gave the book back to Andy and asked that they read it. Andy comes back to me and says that it nearly made him cry again. So, I think that by that fact alone it was a good read and kids will enjoy this book. It was funny engaging and something wildly different than other time travel themed books.

Here are some additional details on the book and about Dustin:

(February 1, 2023) Author Dustin Brady announces the release of his latest book, World's Worst Time Machine (April 28, 2023). The new book is a thrilling journey through time, packed with humor, adventure, and unexpected twists and turns.

For kids, life can be boring, but Liam and Elsa know how to create their own fun—or so they think. After finding a $3 time machine at a garage sale, Liam uses the machine to summon Thomas Edison for help with his book report. It's not until the time machine sends a different Thomas Edison from the 1930s that chaos ensues. 

World's Worst Time Machine is the newest series from best-selling children's author Dustin Brady. Using his signature style, Brady's laugh-out-loud sense of humor and daring adventure will keep even the most reluctant reader wanting to turn the page.

With its fast-paced plot and engaging characters, World's Worst Time Machine will surely be a hit with young readers and their families.
World's Worst Time Machine is available now in print and e-book format from all major online book retailers.

For more information on Dustin Brady and his latest book, please visit https://dustinbradybooks.com/

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A New Book and Two New Belts

Travis Daventhorpe for the Win
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Our friend Wes Molebash published a new book and Allison pre-ordered it for Andy. I went over to An Unlikely Story to pick up the book and I ended up reading the whole thing before I even gave it to Andy to read. The book is very good with Wes’ amazing artwork and his sense of humor spread throughout. I made sure to snap a photo outside of the store so that we could send it to Wes. It would be great if he could come up here and do a book signing and maybe an interview with Jeff Kinney. I also took a photo of the display inside where the book was out for everyone to buy. I hope that it does well and am looking forward to the next one.

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Tonight we had Krav graduation and both kids were able to move up to new belts. Andy did not have to make up the test that he missed on Tuesday and that is because of the level that he is at. He is definitely ready to advance. Eva had to redo the gun defenses after the graduation in order to be promoted. This I also understand because she is at a much higher level and is going to be going for her black belt next. Whether that be in six months or a year or more, that is her next step. And in order to be ready for that she has to be able to show proper technique and a proper amount of aggression. We worked on those techniques the past couple of days and she was ready. I got to be the one who partnered with her when she retested. She always goes more aggressive on me than anyone else.

I went to both the morning class and the night class today. Morning to support my friends in the morning who were graduating and night because the kids were nervous that the classes were going to be mixed with adults and teens. The night class was tougher than the morning. We did some of the same fun drills but we also did a not so fun drill called Sally. That one is rough.

I also went to the night class because directly afterwards there was a Krav social out at Angle Tree Brewery in North Attleboro. It was nice to chat with people outside of class. Of course we talked mostly about class and injuries and getting ready for the black belt test.