Electric Fire: Benjamin Franklin's Time Travel Adventure Contributor(s): Christmas, Glenn (Author) |
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ISBN: 1732404518 ISBN-13: 9781732404519 Publisher: Glenn Christmas OUR PRICE: $31.34 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Historical - United States - Colonial & Revolutionary Periods - Young Adult Fiction | Science Fiction - Time Travel - Young Adult Fiction | Technology |
Physical Information: 1" H x 6" W x 9" (1.59 lbs) 386 pages |
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Publisher Description: Most everyone knows Benjamin Franklin flew his kite in a lightning storm, proving lightning is electricity. But do you know what led him to think up such a crazy idea? Zach and Zane are about to find out. ELECTRIC FIRE It's supposed to be an exciting day for sixteen-year-old twins, Zach and Zane, when they recreate Benjamin Franklin's kite experiment. But instead, they travel through time in their father's unsuspected time machine, stealing his glory. Their problems deepen, when they accidentally transport Benjamin Franklin and Bernard, a man who despises Benjamin, to a modern-day Philadelphia. Benjamin's eyes are amazed with the futures technological advancements. Bernard learns of an opportunity to steal the time machine, and Benjamin's fame. Zach and Zane discover the difficulties of correcting a history changing heist. But there are several heists and Benjamins notoriety, electrical letters and famed kite experiment are at the heart of them all. The boys must act fast, but their daring decisions not only takes them on a remarkable journey through time and the colonial period, they also place them in jeopardy of perishing. |
Contributor Bio(s): Christmas, Glenn: - Glenn Christmas grew up in Houston, Texas where he still lives today with his wife. His thirty-year career in the fire alarm industry immersed his mind in electronics and technology, which sparked the idea for this story. He retired from sales in 2015 to enjoy life and found a passion for writing intriguing stories. This is his first novel. |