Edsel Peck in the Rusted Empire

De: Matthew Lukesh

Narrado por: Matthew Lukesh

Living in a world of teasing and taunting, Edsel Peck lacked confidence. His only escape was through the doodling in the margins of his boring math assignments. He wished for something to whisk him away from the harsh reality of being a misunderstood seventh-grader.

He never expected his thoughts would turn into nightmares, once he and the rest of the children in Iron Water, Pennsylvania are swallowed by an enormous machine, controlled by Dr. Dillinger Grimore and inhabited by an odd array of welcoming and frightening creatures.

Will Edsel cower before the horrors to come? Or will his yet-to-be revealed courage help him save the day in this middle grade tale of adventure and fantasy?

©2023, 2024 Matthew Lukesh (P)2024 Matthew Lukesh

I thoroughly enjoyed this book!

Edsel Peck In The Rusted Empire" is a captivating read from start to finish. The engaging plot draws you in from the very first page and keeps you hooked until the very end.

The characters are incredibly well-developed, each with their own unique personalities and motivations. You can't help but feel a connection to them as they navigate the challenges of their world.

Matt's writing style is superb, striking the perfect balance between being accessible to teens while also offering depth and complexity that will resonate with adult readers.

One of the most inspiring aspects of the book is its message of finding your voice in life, especially for young boys and girls who may feel that this is a challenging task. The characters' journeys serve as a reminder that no matter how difficult life may seem, there is always a way to find your voice and make a difference in the world.

Overall, "Edsel Peck In The Rusted Empire" is a must-read for anyone looking for a heartfelt and inspiring story that will stay with you long after you've turned the final page.

New & Fresh

In a sea of remakes and reboots, this is something new and fresh. The author does an amazing job of painting a picture for you with his words and you really feel like you’re in the rusted empire. I also felt the ending was just right it wrapped up the story nicely, but also left me wanting more. I listened to this with my 8 year old son and we followed along with the hard copy to help practice his word recognition. This is a direct quote from my son “ I really liked his voice, but the story was very good too”. We are looking forward to Edsel Peck’s next adventure.