The Magnificent Flying Baron Estate Volume 1 by Eric Bower

The Magnificent Flying Baron Estate Volume 1 by Eric Bower

A wild race across the country in a flying house!

Waldo Baron's life takes a bizarre turn when his inventor parents transform their house into a flying machine to compete in a national race. But their plans are hijacked by Rose Blackwood, a kindly criminal seeking to free her villainous brother. As Waldo and Rose navigate a series of comical mishaps and unexpected friendships, they discover the true meaning of family and adventure.

This humorous steampunk adventure is perfect for middle-grade readers who enjoy action-packed stories with a touch of heart. Join Waldo, Rose, and the Baron family as they soar through the skies, encounter quirky characters, and learn that even the most unlikely alliances can lead to extraordinary journeys. Will they win the race, or will their high-flying dreams come crashing down?

Eric Bower is the author of The Bizarre Baron Inventions series. He was born in Denville, New Jersey, an event of which he has little recollection, yet the people who were there have repeatedly assured him that it happened. He currently lives in Pasadena, California. His favorite type of pasta is cavatappi, his favorite movie is The Palm Beach Story, and he is the proud recipient of a Beanology Degree from Jelly Belly University in Fairfield, California. His wife and family have told him that the degree is nothing to be proud of, since It's not a real degree. You know that . . . Right? and Eric, they literally give them to everyone who visits the Jelly Belly factory, but he knows they're all just jealous.

Agnieszka Grochalska is an illustrator living and working in Warsaw, Poland. As a child she wanted to be an astronaut or a jet pilot. Eventually she changed her mind and dedicated her keen eye and steady hand to drawing precise and detailed compositions reminiscent of classical storybook illustrations.

She received a MFA in Graphic Arts in 2014, exploring traditional painting, printmaking, and sculpting along the way. Currently she works predominantly in digital medium, striving to make it look as natural as her works drawn traditionally. Her illustrative works were featured in group exhibitions both in Poland and abroad.