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The Doom Machine

The Doom Machine

by Mark Teague
When a spaceship lands in Vern Hollow, Jack´s hometown, he and his no-account inventor-uncle Bud are busy trying to fix a car driven by Dr. Shumway and her daughter, Isadora. Although Uncle Bud secretly knows the aliens are after one of his inventions, everyone is surprised when the space aliens capture seven of Vern Hollow´s residents and take them into outer space on a wild adventure. . .
Ages
8, 9, 10
Interest Level
Grades 3 - 5
Grade Level Equivalent
3.4
Lexile Measure
610L
Book Type
Chapter Book
Genre
Comedy and Humor, Science Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy

About the Author

Mark Teague Children&#39s author Mark Teague wrote his first picture book, The Trouble with the Johnsons , in 1989, and quickly became one of America&#39s most beloved children&#39s authors.

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